Family Support Specialist - PT Weld Co., CO

A Blessing of Hope•Greeley, CO

21d

About The Position

A Blessing of Hope Family Services is seeking a positive, compassionate Family Support Specialist to help families in Nebraska and Colorado work toward reunification and family well-being. The role involves supervising visits between children and their families in clients’ homes and in the community, providing parenting assistance, in-the-moment redirection, and coaching to strengthen family relationships and promote safe reunification. Families served have had children removed from the home and placed in the child welfare system due to allegations of abuse or neglect. The specialist works with families and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to support caseworker- and court-set goals, advocates for families, documents progress, reports concerns about alleged abuse or neglect, and may testify in court as needed. The position also includes transporting children and families to and from visits and helping families locate and apply for supportive resources. The listed schedule includes weekday and Friday hours from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; visits are regularly scheduled for at least one weekend day each week.

Requirements

At least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license and valid vehicle insurance; reliable transportation to 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 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.
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 provide direction, coaching, and motivation toward goals set by caseworkers and the court.
Supervise the protection and safety of child and adult participants during family visits.
Facilitate visits between children and families in clients’ homes and community settings.
Provide parenting assistance, in-the-moment redirection, and coaching to support family relationships and reunification.
Provide safe and reliable transportation for children and families to and from visits.
Help families identify and apply for resources that support reunification and well-being.
Maintain accurate, unbiased visit reports and document progress.
Communicate consistently and openly with DHHS and the manager about work with families.
Build rapport and establish professional working relationships with families within the scope of the role and training.
Report concerns about alleged abuse or neglect and submit written incident reports within 24 hours.
Submit service documentation and mileage for each case within 36 hours of providing services.
Testify in court as needed.