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

Location:

Grand Island, NE, Hastings, NE, Kearney, NE, Scottsbluff, NE

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Grand Island, NE, Hastings, NE, Kearney, NE, Scottsbluff, NE

$21.328

JR Income Maintenance Foster Care (IM-FC) (Title IV-E Eligibility) Specialist (Open)

(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 09-28-2026

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.

“You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans”

• 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

Starting rate: $20.859/hour – non-exempt

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Dress Attire:
Business Casual

Location:

Scottsbluff, Hastings, Kearney, or Grand Island, pending space availability
Driving Required

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;…