Child and Family Services Trainee

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness resources

Closes: 10/7/2026

Reports to:

Child and Family Services Lead Caseworker

Salary (Grade): $21.65 (G15-E)

Status:
Reg., Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Location:

Human Services office 218 Industrial Road, Winnebago, NE 68071

Under immediate supervision of Child and Family Services Lead Caseworker, serves in the capacity of a learner in assessing and insuring child, youth and vulnerable adult safety, permanency and well-being while attending required in-service training. This training prepares new caseworkers for work with Child & Family Services children and family customers through development of competencies essential to effective job performance. This is the first classification level of three in the Child and Family Services Specialist series.

This is an entry level position offered with the understanding that the employee will progress to the next level after successfully completing all required classroom and on-the-job training. The trainee must complete all mandated training, reviews, and assessments by the supervisor before moving up the CFS Caseworker position. A worker in this position will learn how to provide counseling and case management services to children and families residing on the Winnebago reservation and/or under the jurisdiction of the Winnebago Tribal Court.

• Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Attend required classroom and field training, which includes successful completion of the State of Nebraska New Worker Training.
• Participate in and learn training modules to develop interpersonal skills, knowledge of children, vulnerable adults and families, and to learn about working with the courts, case planning, and accessing community based resources.
• Develop, through on-the-job training, the skills necessary to manage cases at the work location with close review and monitoring from the CFS Supervisor.
• Attends training as assigned to acquire knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for continued employment and advancement in the CFS Specialist Class.
• Learn the skills required to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans and court reports.
• Develop the skills to authorize, coordinate, and provide family services.
• Develop the knowledge to make referrals and secure specialized services for children, adults, and families.
• Develop the skills to conduct home visits, monitor placements, and document all activities.
• Provide transportation to clients when necessary.
• Must be able to work flexible hours due to the nature of the work and travel when required for work or training.
• Attend work regularly, promptly and fulfill all duties as assigned.
• Assist the caseworkers with crisis intervention and emergency removals.
• Enter all NFOCUS computer narratives as assigned.
• Protect client confidentiality.
• Ninety-day probationary period may be extended until such time that the successful candidate is able to complete all aspects of the job.
• Will be required to be on-call 24 hours on a rotating basis.
• Complete other duties as assigned in the efficient and effective operation of the program.
• Attend required company and departmental meetings.
• Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of duties does not exclude them from the positon if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW) or related field with one-year experience providing direct services to children and families is preferred or an Associate’s Degree and two (2) year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience,…