About the role

  • Family Support Specialist with A Blessing of Hope helping families reunite and thrive through supervision and support. Engaging with families while ensuring safety and following legal guidelines.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

  • Reliable Transportation to safely transport children and meet families.
  • Valid insurance and drivers license required.
  • Clear Communication and strong documentation skills.
  • Positive Rapport with families to build trust and provide meaningful support.
  • Education: Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field, But NOT Required !(Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, etc).
  • Experience: Prior experience working with kids, crisis intervention and conflict resolution, and knowledge of child development and the child welfare system
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (70% premium covered by employer + 50% premium for their families)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid time off - 10 days per year
  • Sick Time - accrued 7 days/yr
  • Holiday Pay (4 holidays/yr)
  • 401K + Matching
  • 100% paid familial leave after one year of employment- 6 weeks paid
  • Employee Assistance Program- 6 free therapy, limited legal services, health & wellness webinars
  • Professional Development Assistance Program
  • Part time Benefits: 401K + Matching
  • Employee Assistance Program- 6 free therapy, limited legal services, health & wellness webinars
  • Professional Development Assistance Program

Job title

Family Support Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$22 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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