About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience by shadowing Child and Family Service Specialists. You will learn how the department serves vulnerable populations and supports families dealing with child welfare intervention, abuse, or neglect. Interns gain exposure to the legal system, trauma-informed care, and community safety resources.
What you'll do#
- Shadow Child and Family Service Specialists to gain practical experience.
- Advocate for families and respect the individuality and culture of each child served.
- Implement family-centered practice principles into case management.
- Promote normalcy for children in care.
- Follow Structured Decision Making procedures to support child and family safety.
- Apply evidence-based practices that focus on least-restrictive approaches.
- Identify and refer families to formal and informal interventions.
- Write clear, concise, and descriptive reports for legal entities and the court system.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
- Recent graduates (within one year) of an undergraduate or graduate degree program are also eligible.
- Preferred coursework includes social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human services, mental healthcare, criminal justice, or education.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, part-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027.
- Locations include Lincoln, Norfolk, Chadron, Nebraska City, Kearney, Fremont, Seward, Scottsbluff, York, Hastings, South Sioux City, Ogallala, Omaha, and Grand Island.
About Nebraska State Jobs
Nebraska State Jobs manages employment for the government of Nebraska. The agency oversees a wide range of public service roles including nursing, engineering, and law enforcement. It maintains operations in Lincoln. The organization offers a temporary employment program to provide experience in state government functions.
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