Family Support Worker (GLFS)

Guardian Light Family Services • Ogallala, NE

1d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Guardian Light Family Services (GLFS) is committed to empowering families toward safe and nurturing environments and values a supportive workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Family Support Workers work directly with biological parents or caregivers and their children, providing one-on-one skill teaching to help families build and maintain safe, thriving home environments. The role may include 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. GLFS provides more than 40 hours of paid or invested training during the first 60 days, including job shadows, supervisor support, training, and team support. The position is hiring in all areas of Nebraska and pays $20–$22 per hour, with an additional $3 per hour differential for client work on Saturdays and Sundays. Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement are provided when working with clients.

Requirements

• Provide a reliable personal vehicle for work-related travel and frequent transportation of up to 3–4 children.
• Have at least two years of demonstrated experience working with people to facilitate change, or a bachelor's degree in a human services field.
• Demonstrate timeliness and streamlined communication.

Nice To Haves

• Volunteer experience with youth groups, daycares, budgeting, or similar activities may be listed on the resume.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with biological parents or caregivers and their children to teach skills that support a safe, thriving home environment.
• 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 outside training.
• Travel to and transport up to 3–4 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
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement when working with clients
• More than 40 hours of paid or invested training during the first 60 days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time