State of Nebraska
CFS CQI Program Accuracy Specialist
State of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
CFS CQI Program Accuracy Specialist
Job ID:
JR2026-00021996
Department:
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Children and Family Services (CFS)
Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Salary:
$22.617 per hour – Non-Exempt
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Dress Attire:
Business Casual
Driving Required:
Yes
Applications No Longer Accepted On:
01-15-2026
Responsibilities
Complete ongoing case reviews to identify safety concerns and other issues that must be addressed by CFS Administrators.
Complete Quality Assurance (QA)/Case Reviews using the Federal Child and Family Services Review tool and other QA review tools.
Participate in inter-rater reliability activities to ensure QA review reliability and repeatability results.
Communicate QA and review results and trends to CFS staff.
Communicate with CFS staff to address immediate safety issues to ensure the safety of children.
Write reports, create pivot tables and charts, and/or other materials to present QA review results.
Provide technical assistance, quality quick tips and technical assistance to support CFS field staff.
Gather feedback from CFS case managers and supervisors to identify process and/or system inefficiencies and work collaboratively with staff to develop solutions for improvement.
Work with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) team members to identify barriers to reaching outcomes for children and families and develop strategies to address areas needing improvement.
Complete tasks and related activities in preparation for and to monitor the Federal CFSR Performance Improvement Plan.
Assist management with preparation of case samples, training materials, reports, development and testing of review tools, and presentations as needed for CFS staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years experience in a health and/or human services field or public service organization with responsibility for determining eligibility, assessing public assistance needs, or case management using program rules and regulations.
OR 24 semester hours of post high school education in behavioral sciences, social sciences, public/business administration, adult education or a closely related field and experience in eligibility determination or assessing needs for public assistance and/or social services programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Child Welfare experience.
Knowledge of and experience with State and Federal laws and regulations regarding Children and Family Services, various family dynamics, NFOCUS, and Microsoft Office products (especially Excel).
Experience with the Children and Family Services Review (CFSR), case management activities to ensure safety, permanency and well-being for children and families.
Knowledge of and experience with Continuous Quality Improvement processes, including quality assurance activities and performance improvement principles.
Knowledge of and experience with data analysis and reporting.
Other Requirements
The employee must possess a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, 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.
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and use the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
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JR2026-00021996
Department:
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Children and Family Services (CFS)
Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Salary:
$22.617 per hour – Non-Exempt
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Dress Attire:
Business Casual
Driving Required:
Yes
Applications No Longer Accepted On:
01-15-2026
Responsibilities
Complete ongoing case reviews to identify safety concerns and other issues that must be addressed by CFS Administrators.
Complete Quality Assurance (QA)/Case Reviews using the Federal Child and Family Services Review tool and other QA review tools.
Participate in inter-rater reliability activities to ensure QA review reliability and repeatability results.
Communicate QA and review results and trends to CFS staff.
Communicate with CFS staff to address immediate safety issues to ensure the safety of children.
Write reports, create pivot tables and charts, and/or other materials to present QA review results.
Provide technical assistance, quality quick tips and technical assistance to support CFS field staff.
Gather feedback from CFS case managers and supervisors to identify process and/or system inefficiencies and work collaboratively with staff to develop solutions for improvement.
Work with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) team members to identify barriers to reaching outcomes for children and families and develop strategies to address areas needing improvement.
Complete tasks and related activities in preparation for and to monitor the Federal CFSR Performance Improvement Plan.
Assist management with preparation of case samples, training materials, reports, development and testing of review tools, and presentations as needed for CFS staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years experience in a health and/or human services field or public service organization with responsibility for determining eligibility, assessing public assistance needs, or case management using program rules and regulations.
OR 24 semester hours of post high school education in behavioral sciences, social sciences, public/business administration, adult education or a closely related field and experience in eligibility determination or assessing needs for public assistance and/or social services programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Child Welfare experience.
Knowledge of and experience with State and Federal laws and regulations regarding Children and Family Services, various family dynamics, NFOCUS, and Microsoft Office products (especially Excel).
Experience with the Children and Family Services Review (CFSR), case management activities to ensure safety, permanency and well-being for children and families.
Knowledge of and experience with Continuous Quality Improvement processes, including quality assurance activities and performance improvement principles.
Knowledge of and experience with data analysis and reporting.
Other Requirements
The employee must possess a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, 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.
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and use the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
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