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

Location:

Hastings, NE, Norfolk, NE, Omaha, NE, Statewide, NE

Hiring Rate: $21.328

Starting rate: $21.328/hour

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 10-02-2026

POSTED STATEWIDE PENDING OFFICE SPACE

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 guardianship.

In this role, you'll review case information, apply policy, and make decisions that help ensure services are funded correctly and consistently.

• Review 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

• 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

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 funding

A significant part of the role involves documentation and system navigation

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

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

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.

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

Valid driver's license required.

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, and financial information; applying policy and eligibility criteria to individual circumstances;…