Qureos Mentor

State of Nebraska

<div>The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5 
 
Location:
North Platte, NE 
 
Hiring Rate:
$28.533 
 
Job Posting:
JR2026-00023775 Specialized Populations Officer (Open) 
 
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
03-24-2026 
 
Job Description:
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers:
 
<ul><li>medical/dental/vision
</li><li>$20,000 free basic life insurance
</li><li>state-matched 156% retirement plan
</li><li>13 paid holidays
</li><li>earned paid vacation and sick leave
</li><li>and more
</li></ul> 
This classification level is responsible for providing case management and supervision of high-risk individuals entered into the Problem-Solving Court program, post-release supervision, or other high-risk adult and juvenile probationers for specialized cases including sex offenders, domestic violence offenders, and drug offences. Responsibilities may include: performing pre-sentence investigations; classification and clinical assessments for PSC participants to identify needs; developing case plan to track and manage goals; working with treatment providers within the community; investigating violations and discussing sanctions; conducting cognitive group therapy meetings; conducting and monitoring drug tests; preparing and submitting probationer progress reports; performing field and home visits for assessment and reassessment. Cases assignments based on rotation and supervisor assignment (for PSCs).
 
 
Location: North Platte, Nebraska
 
 
Starting Salary: $59,349.34 per year 
 
Job Duties
1. Investigates, monitors and or supervises targeted, program-specific high-risk individuals on probation, post-release supervision and/or involved in a Problem-Solving Court adult and juvenile offenders.
2. Performs counseling, case management, case reporting, and related functions of managing a caseload under close supervision.
3. Develops a team supervision approach with the individual&rsquo;s referral source (probation officer who conducted the PSI, Navigation Officer, Problem Solving Court Team, County Jail staff, Prison Caseworker.
4. Participates in the treatment process of individuals and is engaged in the probationer&rsquo;s/participant&rsquo;s treatment through regular and on-going communication with treatment providers and through attendance at treatment groups and facilities. Assists in the development of relapse prevention plan.
5. Facilitates groups which may include, but not be limited to, topical, supervision groups, cognitive programs or skill building, life skills enhancement and general education of clients.
6. Prepares violation reports, compliance reports and conducts record checks; Enters and updates client information into appropriate systems; determines reports to send to the court for updates.
7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws. 
 
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications :
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in social services, criminal justice or directly related field
</li><li>AND 2 years of experience in case management in related field,
</li><li>OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
</li></ul>All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Location: North Platte, Nebraska
Starting Salary: $59,349.34 per year
Knowledge
<ul><li>Customer service principles.
</li><li>Criminal Justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures.
</li><li>Interview and Assessment procedures and practices.
</li><li>Intervention policies and procedures.
</li><li>Cognitive skill building, motivational learning.
</li><li>Social learning theory.
</li><li>Crisis intervention techniques.
</li><li>Modern office procedures and equipment.
</li><li>Recordkeeping principles.
</li><li>Document review techniques.
</li><li>Computers and related software applications.
</li></ul>Skills
<ul><li>Making home-visits.
</li><li>Interviewing probationers.
</li><li>Tracking probationers&rsquo; location(s).
</li><li>Utilizing probation and protective techniques.
</li><li>Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
</li><li>Preparing activity reports and updating databases.
</li><li>Operating computers and applicable software applications.
</li><li>Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
</li></ul>Physical Requirements
Incumbents may be subjected to environmental threats, odors, dusts, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and travel.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. 
 
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 
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Benefits
</h2>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
 
 
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</div>

Specialized Populations Officer

<div>The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Administrative Services - Agency 65 
 
Location:
Lincoln, NE 
 
Hiring Rate:
$17.221 
 
Job Posting:
JR2026-00023870 Payroll Specialist (Open) 
 
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
03-26-2026 
 
Job Description:
Are you ready to make a difference and do something meaningful? Are you detail-oriented and have an aptitude for numbers? We thought so! This is an exciting opportunity to partner in growing the State of Nebraska through the Department of Administrative Services' Payroll Shared Services initiative. We are looking for a talented, driven, service oriented individual to join our growing team as a Payroll Specialist! A successful Payroll Specialist will build relationships, crush deadlines, always have process improvement as top of mind, pay attention to the details, and collaborate in a customer focused environment. This position is located in the office at the 1526 K Street, Lincoln location.
 
 
Look at what we have to offer!
 
<ul><li>13 paid holidays
</li><li>Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
</li><li>Military leave
</li><li>156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
</li><li>Tuition reimbursement
</li><li>Employee assistance program
</li><li>79% employer paid health insurance plans
</li><li>Dental and vision insurance plans
</li><li>Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
</li><li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
</li><li>Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
</li><li>Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
</li><li>Training and Development based on your career aspirations
</li><li>Fun, inviting teammates
</li><li>A safe and secure environment
</li></ul>At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today! 
 
Job Duties: In this Payroll Specialist role you will: Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data. Process on boarding and off boarding of teammates within the HR Information System. Resolve benefit and payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Support payroll questions and requests. Be a key player with payroll operations by understanding and following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes. Provide confidentiality on all levels. Process payroll for multiple locations. Communicate with a variety of teams. Other duties ad assigned with the scope of the classification.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: One year of coursework or training in personnel management, business administration, public administration or office/administrative or two years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in KRONOS, E1 and Workday
Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required. 
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The ability to complete tasks on tight deadlines with accuracy. The ability to implement process improvement and change practices in a manner that emphasizes the value of all teammates. Builds relationships and communicate missions and goals in a positive and professional manner. 
 
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 
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Benefits
</h2>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
 
 
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</div>

Payroll Specialist

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Hiring Agency:
Health &amp; Human Services - Agency 25 
 
Location:
Lincoln, NE 
 
Hiring Rate:
$21.836 
 
Job Posting:
JR2026-00023897 Kinship Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee- Lincoln (Evergreen) (Open) 
 
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
03-19-2026 
 
Job Description:
You have the passion; we have the opportunities &ndash; let&rsquo;s make a difference for Nebraskans! The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking to hire dedicated and caring individuals for our Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee Relative/Kinship role.
 
In this position, you will assess and support relative/kinship foster care providers through the completion of home studies, case management, and ongoing family support using an evidence-based model. This role includes in-home visits, coordination of resources, and requires flexible scheduling, including participation in a rotating on-call schedule. 
 
Check out this video to learn more! https://youtu.be/XPwQ5CIDdhw
Key Responsibilities/Examples of Work:
<ul><li>Conduct initial assessments and home studies for relative/kinship placements, including emergency approvals.
</li></ul><ul><li>Deliver referrals, resources, and support to relative/kinship caregivers and their families.
</li></ul><ul><li>Identify and address challenges to placement stability.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure compliance with approval and licensing standards and regulatory requirements.
</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct monthly in-person visits with caregivers and youth.
</li></ul><ul><li>Support families through phone check-ins, team meetings, court hearings, and transportation assistance.
</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet the needs of children and families.
</li></ul><ul><li>Utilize platforms such as Outlook, Word, Excel, WebEx, and NFOCUS (training provided).
</li></ul><ul><li>Facilitate training sessions, support groups, and events for kinship families.
</li></ul><ul><li>Lead meetings with case team members to plan and coordinate services.
</li></ul><ul><li>Fulfill on-call responsibilities as assigned.
</li></ul>Pay rates are $21.836 for training and $25.607 after training. 
 
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice, or other closely related area. Consideration will be given to applicants who are enrolled in the final semester of their bachelor&rsquo;s degree. Promotion is contingent on successful completion of degree requirements and required training.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Child and Family Services, case management, or child placing agencies; familiarity with NFOCUS and Microsoft Office suite. One year of relevant experience.
Other: Valid Driver's license is required. Frequent travel required; state vehicle may be provided based on availability. Must be available for evening/weekend hours as needed.
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
<ul><li>Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
</li></ul><ul><li>Proficient in assessing family needs and delivering targeted support.
</li></ul><ul><li>Capable of managing multiple caseloads, preparing reports, and analyzing data for trends. 
</li></ul> 
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 
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Benefits
</h2>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
 
 
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</div>

Kinship Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee- Lincoln

<div>The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Health &amp; Human Services - Agency 25 
 
Location:
Statewide, NE 
 
Hiring Rate:
$35.267 
 
Job Posting:
JR2026-00023903 IT Applications Developer/Senior - Application Support (Open) 
 
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
03-20-2026 
 
Job Description:
Are you a quick learner? Are you detail oriented, organized, and a good problem solver? Do you like routine but yet embrace variety? Are you a team player and customer-service oriented? Consider joining our team!
 
 
The person in this IT Applications Support position will do a variety of technical tasks daily to support the IS&amp;T N-FOCUS Business and Technical Teams, N-FOCUS production support, DHHS field workers, and N-FOCUS trainers. This person will be responsible for routine tasks as well as have the responsibility of monitoring and responding to daily requests that are submitted, they will have the opportunity to talk to a variety of people while helping provide technical support. This position is on a large-scale software application team comprised of multiple technical teams in support of critical line-of-business systems, serving the citizens of the State of Nebraska.
 
 
We offer an excellent total compensation package including: 13 paid holidays, immediate earning of vacation and sick leave; state-matched (156%) retirement plan; health (79% employer contribution), dental, vision, and life insurance options, and we are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
 
 
The State of Nebraska is value driven, and these values are at the core of everything we do: Treating others with dignity &amp; respect &ndash; ethically sound &ndash; customer is always the priority
 
 
Hours: Monday &ndash; Friday (business hours)
 
 
This is listed statewide, as we may consider placement in other DHHS office locations across Nebraska for the right candidate; however, the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln is highly preferred. 
 
**The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.**
Examples of Work
<ul><li>Assist Batch development Team in setting up batch run request for the test environments.
</li><li>Execute Batch Job requests in the testing environments as instructed, monitor output, and provide Business Analyst with results.
</li><li>Routinely complete steps to maintain a series of Test IDs.
</li><li>Run SQL queries that are submitted on Data Base request tickets. Format and provide requestor with the report generated by the SQL query or results of the SQL query.
</li><li>Create and maintain the Major and Interim Release calendars
</li><li>Review and update document with Batch Jobs that are ran in the test environment.
</li><li>Using set processes prepare the test databases and run the batch processing schedule for quarterly Major Releases.
</li><li>Run conversion jobs and other set processes to help maintain the test environment databases.
</li><li>As trainers submit request to reserve Training Databases, work with the trainers to assist in running set processes to restore and load the data into the training database for their training class.
</li><li>Respond to Service Portal production support tickets that will involve a variety of troubleshooting opportunities. There will be resetting of case files which has a set of routine steps predefined to complete the reset. There will also be support tickets that will involve research and trouble shooting to help the customer resolve their technical issues to get up and running. This person will learn which technical team members to work with when needing to trouble shoot a problem and will act as a mediator to keep customer informed on status of issue/resolution.
</li><li>Maintain list of Printers for all designated DHHS work sites.
</li></ul>Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications; programming experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those candidates possessing experience using the following: Mainframe TSO/ISPF, JCL, DB2, SQL, COBOL Compiler, CCF/MMF, ISPW, Citrix, VPN, Bomgar, RACF, Microsoft (MS) Sharepoint, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and Service Portal ticketing system. 
 
Other: Regular and reliable attendance. No remote work. 
 
 
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 
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Benefits
</h2>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
 
 
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</div>

IT Applications Developer/Senior - Application Support

<div>The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Racing and Gaming Commission - Agency 36 
 
Location:
Lincoln, NE 
 
Hiring Rate:
$17.221 
 
Job Posting:
JR2026-00023872 Human Resources Assistant (part-time) (Open) 
 
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
03-25-2026 
 
Job Description:
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission is seeking a motivated HR Assistant to support key human resources functions that keep our agency running smoothly. From payroll processing to employee engagement and recognition, this position plays a meaningful role in shaping the employee experience. If you enjoy work that blends accuracy, organization, and creativity, and are excited to contribute to a growing and evolving agency, we&rsquo;d love to meet you.
 
 
This position is permanent part-time (12 hours per week or 24 hours per pay period). Ideal schedule will be three 4-hour shifts each week during core business hours. 
 
Examples of Work
<ul><li>Processes biweekly and monthly payroll, including new hire entry, adjustments/corrections, leave tracking, and separation payouts.
</li><li>Provides general employee support and answers HR-related questions when the HR Manager is out of office.
</li><li>Administers employee engagement programs, including leading committee meetings, and preparing newsletters, bulletin boards, employee spotlights, and event planning.
</li><li>Coordinates employee recognition activities such as birthday and anniversary notices, achievement certificates, and swag purchasing, distribution, and inventory management.
</li><li>Runs HR-related reports, audits HRIS data, and maintains HR files in accordance with State records retention schedules.
</li><li>Supports agency-wide initiatives such as the annual food drive and other state-sponsored programs.
</li>Performs other duties as assigned within the job classification scope. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: One year of coursework or training in personnel management, business administration, public administration or office/administrative or two years of related experience.
Other : This job requires regular, reliable onsite attendance. **NRGC employees are prohibited from gambling or placing a wager in any establishment licensed by the Commission.**
Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities
<ul><li>Knowledge of HR and/or payroll processes (preferred but trainable).
</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
</li><li>Customer-focused approach when interacting with employees.
</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.
</li><li>Comfortable using common office technology, including email, Microsoft Office, and HRIS platforms.
</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
</li>Willingness to work a flexible schedule to support department coverage and office events. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 
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Benefits
</h2>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
 
 
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</div>

Human Resources Assistant (part-time)

<div>The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Health &amp; Human Services - Agency 25 
 
Location:
Columbus, NE 
 
Hiring Rate:
$21.836 
 
Job Posting:
JR2026-00023891 Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee (CFSS)-Columbus (Evergreen) (Open) 
 
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 
 
Job Description:
You have the passion; we have the opportunities &ndash; let&rsquo;s make a difference for Nebraskans!
 
 
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking compassionate and committed individuals to join our team as Child and Family Services Specialists (CFSS). These professionals provide essential support to children and families through trauma-informed case management and advocacy. This work has traditionally been known as Child Protective Services. This vital role directly supports our mission of Helping People Live Better Lives.
 
 
About the Role
 
This role can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. As a CFSS, you will support families involved with the child welfare system, primarily due to concerns of abuse and/or neglect. You will assess safety, work collaboratively with families and community partners, and promote permanency and well-being for children. You will frequently travel to and meet with families in their homes, attend community meetings, participate in multidisciplinary team discussions, and be involved in legal proceedings, including providing court testimony when necessary.
 
 
Salary:
 
Trainee starts at $21.836 with an increase to $25.607 after successful completion of training. 
 
Check out this video to learn more! https://youtu.be/XPwQ5CIDdhw
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Serve as a case manager for families referred to DHHS.
</li><li>Conduct home visits and comprehensive safety assessments in diverse community settings.
</li><li>Advocate for the well-being of children and families while respecting cultural and individual diversity.
</li><li>Apply family-centered practices and actively involve families in decision-making.
</li><li>Collaborate with the legal system and other partners to support case permanency goals.
</li><li>Utilize Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools to inform safety planning and case decisions.
</li><li>Write timely, accurate, and professional documentation for internal and legal use.
</li><li>Connect families to formal services and informal supports based on assessed needs.
</li><li>Promote normalcy and permanency for children in care.
</li><li>Apply trauma-informed and least-restrictive approaches to strengthen family functioning and resilience.
</li></ul>Work Schedule &amp; Flexibility
The training schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During this period, occasional after-hours field experiences and case-related responsibilities may be required. Following the completion of training, flexible work hours are available. Evening hours may be necessary to accommodate the needs of assigned families. This position also requires participation in an on-call rotation, which includes weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
Work Environment &amp; Expectations
As a CFSS, you will sometimes enter homes that are in poor or unsanitary conditions and may encounter emotionally difficult situations. Worker safety is a top priority, and training and protocols are in place to prepare and support staff in the field. 
 
You must be able to engage effectively with children and adults from diverse backgrounds, including those experiencing crisis, trauma, or instability. In some situations, you may be required to care for children temporarily while coordinating their transition to safe and appropriate placements.
While the work can be demanding, you will never be doing it alone. Ongoing supervision, training, peer support, and collaboration with law enforcement and legal partners help ensure both staff safety and effective outcomes for families.
Why Join Us?
Working at DHHS offers more than a paycheck&mdash;it provides purpose. Benefits include:
<ul><li>Vacation and sick leave begin accruing immediately upon hire.
</li><li>13 paid holidays.
</li><li>Agency-backed retirement plan with employer match.
</li><li>Supportive leadership and team culture.
</li>Numerous opportunities for internal advancement and promotion. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
Start your career with Nebraska today and make a meaningful impact on families across our state! 
 
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice, or other related fields. Consideration will be given to applicants who are enrolled in the final semester of their bachelor&rsquo;s degree. Promotion to a Child and Family Services Specialist is contingent on successfully completing degree requirements and required training.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in child welfare, juvenile justice and/or case management experience, internships with human services/child welfare agencies will also be considered
Other: Valid Driver's license is required 
 
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 
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Benefits
</h2>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
 
 
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</div>

Child and Family Services Specialist/Trainee (CFSS)-Columbus

<div>The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5 
 
Location:
Gering, NE 
 
Hiring Rate:
$20.278 
 
Job Posting:
JR2026-00023949 Assistant Probation Officer (Open) 
 
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 
 
Job Description:
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers:
 
<ul><li>medical/dental/vision
</li><li>$20,000 free basic life insurance
</li><li>state-matched 156% retirement plan
</li><li>13 paid holidays
</li><li>earned paid vacation and sick leave
</li><li>and more
</li></ul> 
This classification level is responsible for assisting in performing supervision, case planning and/or monitoring of offenders at high risk to reoffend, including recreational, home, educational, treatment and community activities. Responsibilities may include assisting in performing interviews for preparation of investigative reports; performing curfew checks, drug testing and assessments, and assisting offenders in retaining employment under the direct supervision of the Chief Probation Officer or designee.
 
 
Location: Gering, Nebraska
 
 
Starting salary: $42,178.47 per year 
 
Job Duties
1. Meets, interviews, and confers with probationers through home visits and office meetings; monitors and documents progress.
2. Assists in monitoring offenders through electronic/GPS monitoring under direction of a Probation Officer to ensure compliance with court regulations.
3. Assists with pre-sentence investigations and evaluations of candidates being considered for probation.
4. Prepares, updates, and submits a variety of reports and/or databases including progress updates, court appearance paperwork, home-visit logs, and location reports.
5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws. 
 
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications :
<ul><li>Associate degree or 63 hours of course work from four-year college in a related field.
</li><li>Or 2 years of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
</li><li>Consideration will be given to candidates receiving their degree within 120 days of application.
</li></ul>All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Location : Gering, Nebraska
Starting salary : $42,178.47 per year
Knowledge
<ul><li>Basic principles, practices, and procedures of probation services.
</li><li>Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and procedures.
</li><li>Rules, regulations, and procedures of the department.
</li><li>Probations techniques and procedures.
</li><li>Report writing.
</li><li>Interviewing techniques.
</li><li>Tracking technologies.
</li></ul>Skills
<ul><li>Making home-visits.
</li><li>Interviewing probationers.
</li><li>Tracking probationers&rsquo; location(s).
</li><li>Utilizing probation and protective techniques.
</li><li>Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
</li><li>Preparing activity reports and updating databases.
</li><li>Operating computers and applicable software applications.
</li><li>Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
</li></ul>Physical Requirements
Incumbents may be subject to travel.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. 
 
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Assistant Probation Officer

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