Family Support Specialist- Lexington NE

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 Support 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!

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

• Compensation: Starting at $22 per hour, based on experience.
• Mileage Reimbursement: 55 cents per mile.
• Drive-Time Pay for time spent on the road: $18/hour.
• Hours: Part-time positions with a minimum of 13 hours/week or full-time positions at 25 hours/week. This position does require evening (2-8pm) and weekend availability (At least 1 "full" weekend day- 8am-8pm). This does not mean you would work a 12 hour day!

What We're Looking For

• Reliable Transportation to safely transport children and meet families.
• Clear Communication and strong documentation skills.
• Positive Rapport with families to build trust and provide meaningful support.
• Are you Bilingual: We are always on the look out for more ways to best support the families we serve! Please mention what languages you speak fluently and learn more about this opportunity!

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!

Responsibilities:

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

• Experience & Education: Minimum of two years’ experience in human services, working with children or families, or a related field. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related discipline may apply without prior experience.
• Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 21 years old.
• Background & Driving Record: Clear criminal history and a driving record with no more than three points assessed.
• Communication & Writing Skills: Strong written communication skills for accurate and unbiased documentation, as well as excellent verbal communication skills via phone and email.
• Transportation: Reliable personal vehicle with valid insurance is required.
• Establish an effective partnership with the assigned therapist to support families with their treatment plan goals.
• Maintain consistent and open communication with the DHHS CFS, and your supervisor about your work with the families.
• Ensuring that professional working relationships are created with families within your scope of duties and training.
• Guide families through crisis situations and ability to guide families through finding resources to meet referral goals from state.
• Submit written incident reports within 24 hours and submit service documentation and mileage for all cases within 36 hours of providing the service with families.

Benefits We Offer

• 401(k) Matching: Matching contributions available from day one.
• Paid Family Leave: 100% paid maternity/paternity leave after one year of employment.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance through United Healthcare, with 70% of the premium covered by the company. 50% paid for dependents and spouses!
• Paid Time Off: 15 PTO days accrued based on hours worked and 8 paid holidays annually.
• Perks: Complimentary snacks available at all family center locations.

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

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Salary: $22.00 to $23.00 per hour based on experience, mileage reimbursement, and Drive time pay!

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, Evenings, Weekends

This position does require evenings and weekend availability.

As a Family Support Specialist, you will produce a minimum of 13 hours if part-time, an at least 30 hours for Full-Time.

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person/on the road/Remote/Hybrid

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 2 years experience working with children?
• We do place children in car seats, are you able to bend and lift at least 25 pounds?
• We do Three background checks. A Criminal background checks, A CPS background check with DHHS, and a Motor Vehicle Report. Would anything come up for any of these, including speeding tickets.
• Do you have Reliable Transportation?
• Are you willing to use your personal vehicle to transport children for visitation?
• Are you willing to travel outside of Lincoln, up to 2 hours, to work with kids?
• Can you work evenings (2pm-8pm) and at least one full weekend day? This is a requirement for this role.
• What languages do you speak fluently besides English? (if not Bilingual please skip this question)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 2 years experience working with children?
• We do place children in car seats, are you able to bend and lift at least 25 pounds?
• Do you have Reliable Transportation?
• Are you willing to use your personal vehicle to transport children for visitation?
• Can you work evenings (2pm-8pm) and at least one full weekend day? This is a requirement for this role.
• What language(s) do you speak fluently, additional to English?:
• We do Three background checks. A Criminal background checks, A CPS background check with DHHS, and a Motor Vehicle Report. Would anything come up for any of these, including speeding tickets. (If yes, please clarify)
• Are you willing to travel outside of town, up to 2 hours, to work with kids?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $22 - $23