Family Support Worker (GLFS)
About The Position
Guardian Light Family Services (GLFS) is committed to empowering families toward safe and nurturing environments and fostering diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Family Support Workers work one-on-one with biological parents or caregivers and their children, teaching skills that support a safe, thriving home environment and positive change for families. The role typically includes transporting children to supervised visits with their parents. Workers have autonomy and a flexible schedule while meeting assigned case hours. The position includes weekly meetings and training with a supervisor, monthly agency meetings and training, and additional outside training provided to the team. GLFS hires Family Support Workers throughout Nebraska and pays $20–$22 per hour, with an additional $3 per hour for work with clients on Saturdays and Sundays. Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement are provided when working with clients. The agency provides more than 40 hours of paid or invested training during the first 60 days, including job shadows, supervisor support, training, and support.
Requirements
- Provide a reliable personal vehicle for work-related travel and frequent transportation of up to three or four children.
- Have at least two years of demonstrated experience working with people in a human services field, or hold a bachelor's degree in a human services field.
- Demonstrate timeliness and streamlined communication.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with biological parents or caregivers and their children to teach skills that support a safe, thriving home environment.
- Provide one-on-one skill teaching to help influence positive change for families.
- Typically transport children to supervised visits with their parents.
- Meet assigned case hours while working with autonomy and a flexible schedule.
- Attend weekly meetings and training with a supervisor, monthly agency meetings and training, and additional training provided to the team.
- Travel and transport up to three or four children frequently as part of daily work.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- MASA (Medical Transport Ambulance Insurance)
- Supplemental insurance options
- Referral bonuses
- Additional $3 per hour when working with clients on Saturdays and Sundays
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement when working with clients
- More than 40 hours of paid or invested training during the first 60 days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
