What are the responsibilities and job description for the Omaha Family Support Worker position at Jenda Family Services?
Part-Time and Full-Time Positions Available
Are you energized by helping others? Do you want to make your community a better place for families and children? Are you looking for a job where you are trusted, well-trained, and well-compensated?
Join Jenda Family Services as a Family Support Worker!
In this rewarding role, you’ll help families stay together or reunify by:
- Supervising safe, nurturing parent-child interactions.
- Supporting parents in developing essential parenting and life skills.
- Providing one-on-one guidance to help families reach their goals.
Position Highlights:
- Part-Time: Minimum of 18 direct service hours per week (20–25 total hours).
- Full-Time: 25 direct service hours per week (36 total hours, with overtime available).
- Reimbursement for mileage and drive time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transport children, youth, and families for supervised visits and family support.
- Facilitate safe and positive interactions during visits, with clear communication and guidance.
- Document client progress accurately and on time.
- Collaborate with supervisors to address barriers and successes.
- Help families develop strategies to achieve court-mandated and personal goals.
- Maintain client confidentiality and professionalism.
What We’re Looking For:
- Ability to build rapport with diverse families.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a human services, psychology, or related field; or within two semesters of graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and direct experience.
- Must frequently drive clients and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become a vital part of our team at Jenda Family Services!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work evenings and weekends?
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Social work: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20 - $22