Family Support Specialist Part time (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Plus evenings)

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 and Bilingual status.
• Mileage Reimbursement: .55 cents per mile.
• Drive-Time Pay for time spent on the road: $18/hr.
• Part-time Hours: Part-time positions with a minimum of 13 hours/week

What We're Looking For

• Someone who is looking for Fri-Sunday work!
• 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 searching for people who can assist more families in our community!

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!

Qualifications

• 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. No major Driving related charges (DUI, Speeding 20 MPH over posted limit within the past 5 years Need not apply).
• 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.

Benefits We Offer our Part time Staff:

• Part-time:
• 401(k) Matching: Matching contributions available from day one.
• Employee Assistance Program: Therapy, Legal aid, wellness advice.
• Perks: Complimentary snacks available at all family center locations.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $22.00 per hour based on experience

Schedule:

Friday-Sunday, Evenings, Weekends. This role specifically will need to be available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. We offer services to family between the hours of 8am-8pm. This will not be 12 hours shifts.

This position does require evenings and weekend availability.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person/On the road

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Reliable Transportation?
• Are you willing to transport children and families in your personal vehicle?
• Do you have at least two years working with kids?
• Have you ever been fired from a job? If so, why?
• We do place children in car seats, are you able to bend and lift at least 25 pounds?
• What languages do you speak?
• Are you willing to travel up to 2 hours to work with kids?
• We do three separate background checks, one criminal, a CPS background check with DHHS, and a Motor Vehicle Report. Would anything show up on any of these including speeding tickets? (If so please clarify)
• Are you available to work Evenings (2pm-8pm) and at least one full weekend day (8am-8pm)? This would NOT mean you would work a 12 hour shift, this is for availability of working ith families on weekends.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Reliable Transportation?
• Are you willing to use your personal vehicle to transport families for visitations?
• We do place children in car seats, are you able to bend and lift at least 25 pounds?
• Are you Bilingual? If so, what additional languages do you speak fluently besides English?
• We conduct three background checks.

A Criminal, a CPS check with DHHS, and a Motor Vehicle Report.
Would anything come up for any of these including speeding tickets? Please specify.

• Do you have at least two years working with kids? (Professionally or personal experience)
• Are you willing to travel outside of town to work with kids? (Up to 1 hour one-way?)
• Are you available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as the main days of your schedule? If so, please specify time frames of these days.

These days are required availability for this role..

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $18 - $22