Family Support Specialist - FT Denver, CO

A Blessing of Hope • Denver, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Blessing of Hope Family Services is hiring a Family Support Specialist to support family reunification in Denver, Colorado. The role works with families whose children have been removed from the home and placed in the child welfare system following allegations of abuse or neglect. The specialist supervises family visits in clients’ homes and in the community, including evenings and weekends, and provides parenting skills assistance, coaching, redirection, and support to strengthen family bonds and promote safe reunification.

The specialist works with families and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to support caseworker- and court-set goals. Duties include facilitating and transporting participants to visits, documenting progress accurately and objectively, helping families access resources, communicating with DHHS and the manager, and reporting concerns or incidents. Court testimony may be required as needed.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and valid insurance.
• Clear criminal history and a driving record with no more than three points assessed.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills, including the ability to produce accurate and unbiased reports.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including communication by phone and email.
• Ability to build positive rapport and trust with families.
• Prior experience working with children, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution, and knowledge of child development and the child welfare system.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, such as social work, psychology, human services, or counseling.

Responsibilities

• Work with families and DHHS to help them achieve goals set by caseworkers and the court.
• Supervise and facilitate visits between children and their families, focusing on the protection and safety of child and adult participants.
• Provide parenting skills assistance, in-the-moment redirection, coaching, and motivation during visits.
• Provide safe transportation for children and families to and from visits.
• Maintain accurate, unbiased visit reports and other service documentation.
• Submit written incident reports within 24 hours and service documentation and mileage within 36 hours of providing services.
• Maintain consistent, open communication with DHHS and the manager about work with families.
• Build rapport and professional working relationships with families.
• Help families find and apply for resources that support reunification and well-being.
• Report concerns involving alleged abuse or neglect and testify in court as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance, with 70% of the employee premium and 50% of family premiums covered by the employer.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Seven days of sick time accrued per year.
• Ten days of paid vacation accrued per year.
• Holiday pay for four holidays per year.
• 401(k) with matching.
• After one year of employment, six weeks of fully paid familial leave.
• Employee Assistance Program, including six free therapy sessions, limited legal services, and health and wellness webinars.
• Mileage reimbursement of $0.30 per mile.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed