Family Support Specialist - FT Lincoln, NE

A Blessing of Hope • Lincoln, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Support Specialists are passionate about making a difference in families' lives by working with kids and partnering with parents. A Blessing of Hope Family Services is committed to reunifying families across Nebraska and empowering parents and children to thrive. We are looking for Family Service Specialists who are positive, compassionate, and driven to help families in need. The company culture is built on support, encouragement, and appreciation. As a Family Service Specialist, you will supervise visits in the client home and community during the evenings and weekends. The families served have had children removed from the home and placed into the child welfare system due to allegations of abuse and/or neglect. During these supervised visits, you will provide engaging parenting skills assistance, help to strengthen a family’s bond, and in the moment redirection and parent coaching in order to promote the safe and successful reunification of families. You will be an advocate for the families, setting goals with the assistance of the caseworker and families, documenting progress, reporting any concerns of alleged abuse/neglect, testifying in court as needed, and providing transportation for the children and families served.

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 , But NOT Required !(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.
• This role will be working with families to provide direction, coaching, and motivation to achieve the goals set by DHHS, and the court.
• The focus for Family Support Specialists is supervising the protection and safety of the child and adult participants.
• Maintain consistent and open communication with the DHHS, and your manager about your work with the families.
• Build great rapport with the families we serve.
• Ensuring that professional working relationships are created with families within your 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

• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree