Family Support Specialist - FT Lincoln, NE

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in families' lives? Do you love working with kids and partnering with parents on their journey to become the best they can be? If so, we want you on our team!

At A Blessing of Hope Family Services, we're committed to reunifying families across Nebraska and empowering parents and children to thrive. We're looking for Family Service Specialists who are positive, compassionate, and driven to help families in need. With us, you'll find a company culture built on support, encouragement, and appreciation for the hard work you do!

As a Family Service Specialist, you will supervise visits in the client home, community during the evenings (2pm-8pm) and weekends. The Families we serve have had children removed from the home and placed into the child welfare system due to allegations of abuse and / or neglect.

During these supervised visits, you will provide engaging parenting skills assistant, help to strengthen a family's bond, and in the moment redirection and parent coaching in order to promote the safe and successful reunification of families.

You will be an advocate for the families, setting goals with the assistance of the caseworker and families, documenting progress, reporting any concerns of alleged abuse / neglect, testifying in court as needed, and providing transportation for the children and families we serve.

What You'll Do

• Support Family Goals : Work closely with families and the Department of Health and Human Services to help them reach goals set by their caseworker.
• Visit Facilitation & Transport : Facilitate visitations between children and their families, providing safe and reliable transportation to and from visits.
• Documentation : Maintain accurate and unbiased reports of each visit.
• Resource Assistance : Help families find and apply for resources that support their path to reunification and well-being.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

What We're Looking For

Ready to make a meaningful impact in families' lives? Apply today and join a team where you'll feel appreciated and supported every step of the way!

Benefits : Full time Benefits :

Part time Benefits :

Responsibilities :

This role will be working with families to provide direction, coaching, and motivation to achieve the goals set by DHHS, and the court.

Join our team and help make a positive impact on the lives of families!

Job Types : Full-time

Salary : $22 / hr, plus drive time and mileage reimbursement.

Schedule :

Monday through Friday, Evenings, Weekends

This position does require evenings and weekend availability.

License / Certification :