Maintenance Foster Care; IM-FC); Title IV-E Eligibility) Specialist

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services
- Agency 25

Location:

Hastings, NE, Norfolk, NE, Omaha, NE, Statewide, NEHiring Rate:$21.328

Job Posting:

JR Income Maintenance Foster Care (IM-FC) (Title IV-E Eligibility) Specialist (Evergreen) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):10-02-2026

Job Description:

Are you someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working with detailed information, and making an impact behind the scenes?

At DHHS, our mission is to help people live better lives. In Children and Family Services, that shows up in the work we do every day to support children and families across Nebraska.

This position plays an important role in that work by determining eligibility for Title IV-E federal funding and state-funded programs. These decisions directly affect how services are funded for children in foster care, adoption, and  this role, you’ll review case information, apply policy, and make decisions that help ensure services are funded correctly and consistently.

Starting rate: $21.328/hour POSTED STATEWIDE PENDING OFFICE SPACEWhat You’ll DoReview case information and determine eligibility for Title IV-E and state-funded programs

Set up and maintain payment authorizations for foster care, adoption, and guardianship cases

Review legal and case documentation to support eligibility decisions

Document case activity clearly and accurately

Use multiple systems to track and manage case information

Work with team members and partners to resolve questions or issues

Manage a caseload with a focus on accuracy and timeliness

Identify and address issues that could impact eligibility or payments

Why This Work Matters Helps ensure children in out-of-home care have access to the supports they need Supports the funding that keeps child welfare programs running

Contributes to consistency and stability for families across Nebraska What to Expect This is detailed, policy-based work that requires strong attention to detail

You’ll be managing multiple cases at different stages at the same time Accuracy matters—this work connects to federal requirements and fundingA significant part of the role involves documentation and system navigation

You’ll work independently but also collaborate regularly with your team

What We’re Looking For Someone who is detail-oriented and comfortable working with complex information

Ability to think through situations and apply policy to real cases

Strong organization and time management skills

Clear communication, especially in writing

Comfort working across systems and learning new processes

Ability to work independently and as part of a team Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

24 semester hours of post-high school education in behavioral sciences, public/business administration, social sciences, education, or a closely related field OR experience in customer service, determining eligibility for public assistance, examining/processing financial loan applications, medical or unemployment insurance or rehabilitation claims, unemployment services, OR a combination of education and experience in any of the above areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Human Services or a related field

Experience in eligibility, case management, or public assistance programs

Experience working with policy or regulations

Background in human services or child welfare

Other:
Valid driver’s license required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of eligibility determination; confidentiality requirements; accurate case documentation; and federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing human services programs.

Skill in:
Reviewing and analyzing detailed case, legal,…