Family Support Specialist - FT Denver, CO

A Blessing of Hope•Denver, CO

About The Position

A Blessing of Hope Family Services is hiring a full-time Family Support Specialist in Denver, Colorado, to help families work toward safe and successful reunification. The role serves 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, in-the-moment redirection, and parent coaching. The specialist partners with families and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to support goals set by caseworkers and the court, build family rapport, and help families access resources. The role also includes transporting children and families, preparing accurate and unbiased service documentation, reporting concerns and incidents, maintaining communication with DHHS and the manager, and testifying in court as needed.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license and valid insurance.
Reliable transportation to safely transport children and meet families.
Clear criminal history.
Driving record with no more than three points assessed.
Strong written communication and documentation skills, including the ability to prepare accurate, unbiased reports.
Excellent verbal communication skills via 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; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Work with families and DHHS to support goals set by the caseworker and the court.
Supervise and facilitate visits between children and their families in clients’ homes and in the community.
Provide parenting-skills assistance, redirection, and parent coaching during visits.
Prioritize the protection and safety of children and adult participants.
Build rapport and maintain professional working relationships with families.
Provide safe and reliable transportation for children and families to and from visits.
Maintain accurate, unbiased visit reports and submit service documentation and mileage for each case within 36 hours of providing service.
Submit written incident reports within 24 hours and report concerns about alleged abuse or neglect.
Communicate consistently with DHHS and the manager about work with families.
Help families find and apply for resources that support reunification and well-being.
Set goals with the assistance of the caseworker and families and document progress.
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 100% matching.
After one year of employment, six weeks of 100% 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.