Family Support Specialist - FT Hastings, NE

A Blessing of Hope • Kearney, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Support Specialists at A Blessing of Hope Family Services are passionate about making a difference in families' lives by working with kids and partnering with parents. The company is committed to reunifying families across Nebraska and empowering parents and children to thrive. They are looking for positive, compassionate, and driven individuals to help families in need. The company culture is built on support, encouragement, and appreciation. In this role, Family Service Specialists will supervise visits in the client home and community during evenings and weekends. The families served have had children removed from the home due to allegations of abuse and/or neglect. During supervised visits, specialists will provide engaging parenting skills assistance, help strengthen family bonds, and offer in-the-moment redirection and parent coaching to promote safe and successful reunification. They will also act as advocates for families, set goals with caseworkers and families, document progress, report concerns of alleged abuse/neglect, testify in court as needed, and provide transportation for children and families.

Requirements

• Reliable Transportation to safely transport children and meet families.
• Valid insurance and drivers license required.
• Clear Communication and strong documentation skills.
• Positive Rapport with families to build trust and provide meaningful support.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years old.
• Clear criminal history and a driving record with no more than three points assessed.
• Strong written communication skills for accurate and unbiased documentation, as well as excellent verbal communication skills via phone and email.
• Driver's License (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field (Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, etc).
• Prior experience working with kids, crisis intervention and conflict resolution, and knowledge of child development and the child welfare system.

Responsibilities

• Support Family Goals: Work closely with families and the Department of Health and Human Services to help them reach goals set by their caseworker.
• Visit Facilitation & Transport: Facilitate visitations between children and their families, providing safe and reliable transportation to and from visits.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and unbiased reports of each visit.
• Resource Assistance: Help families find and apply for resources that support their path to reunification and well-being.
• Provide direction, coaching, and motivation to achieve goals set by DHHS and the court.
• Supervise the protection and safety of child and adult participants.
• Maintain consistent and open communication with the DHHS and manager about work with families.
• Build great rapport with the families served.
• Ensure professional working relationships are created with families within the scope of duties and training.
• Submit written incident reports within 24 hours and submit service documentation and mileage for all cases within 36 hours of providing the service with families.
• Transport children and families to and from visitations.

Benefits

• Starting at $22 per hour
• Mileage Reimbursement: 55 cents per mile.
• Health Insurance (70% premium covered by employer + 50% premium for their families)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Sick time off - 7 days accrued per year
• Paid vacation - 10 days accrued per year
• Holiday Pay (4 holidays/yr)
• 401K + Matching
• 100% paid familial leave after one year of employment - 6 weeks paid
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 free therapy, limited legal services, health & wellness webinars

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level