Foster Care Worker

TFI Family Services, Inc. • Grand Island, NE

1d • $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

Average hourly rate is $21.83 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)

Are you passionate about working with children and families? TFI Family Services wants you on our team!

Position Overview: We are seeking a full-time Foster Care Worker to join our dedicated team. If you have a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field with at least two years of experience in the human services field, or a master’s degree in a human services field, we want to hear from you! We provide comprehensive training to help you excel in this role.

A Day in the Life: As a Foster Care Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting children and families, ensuring children thrive in safe and nurturing environments. Your responsibilities will include teaching essential skills such as emotion regulation, healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and effective communication. You’ll collaborate with foster parents to provide training, licensing, and ongoing support for both the families and the children in their care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field with at least two years of experience in the human services field, or a master’s degree in a human services field.
• Compassionate and Eager to Learn: Enthusiastic about helping families build on their strengths and connect with community resources.
• Desire to Make a Difference: Strong commitment to advocating for children and families and fostering their growth and well-being.
• Dedicated Professional: Passionate about developing healthy families and dedicated to providing exceptional support and advocacy.
• Must complete a Predictive Index assessment.

Responsibilities

• Teaching essential skills such as emotion regulation, healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and effective communication.
• Collaborating with foster parents to provide training, licensing, and ongoing support for both the families and the children in their care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training
• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work options (if residing in or around the Omaha area)
• 20 days of personal leave in the first year, increasing to 25 days after one year
• 12 paid holidays
• Longevity bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level