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Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:

Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate:

$26.935

Job Posting:

JR2026-00025435 Foster Care Review Specialist (SOS Temporary) (Open)

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

05-01-2026

Job Description:

Are you a positive, compassionate, and curious professional with strong writing, critical thinking, and communication skills? If so, a Foster Care Review Specialist (FCRO System Oversight Specialist) position may be the right fit for you.

The Nebraska Foster Care Review Office (FCRO) is seeking dedicated individuals to join a caring team committed to creating meaningful change, improving outcomes, and supporting hopeful futures for children and families involved in Nebraska’s child welfare system.

 

In this role, you will evaluate case information, facilitate review meetings, prepare legal reports, collect and analyze data, and collaborate with a wide range of child welfare partners to support accountability and positive outcomes for youth and families.

This is a temporary assignment with the Nebraska Foster Care Review Office, anticipated to continue through September 30 (9/30).

 

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice or other closely related area AND two years of performing case management or case review functions OR a higher degree in a related field of study.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Our ideal teammate will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Nebraska’s Child Welfare System
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• An appetite for learning and professional growth
• Compassion, integrity, and commitment to serving children and families
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and the ability to manage deadlines effectively
• The ability to collaborate productively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organization and attention to detail

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through service, collaboration, and advocacy, we encourage you to apply for this temporary Foster Care Review Specialist assignment.

 

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Benefits

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.