Family Support Specialist – PT

A Blessing of Hope Family Services

. Supervise visits in client homes and the community during evenings and weekends .

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeColumbus • Nebraska • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in family advocacy, child development, and crisis intervention while maintaining clear communication and accurate documentation. Capable of building trust with families and facilitating safe visitations to support reunification efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Child Development KnowledgeCrisis Intervention ExperienceStrong Documentation SkillsEffective Communication SkillsFamily Advocacy

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Hard Skills

Visit DocumentationIncident ReportingTransportation SafetyCrisis ResolutionGoal Setting with Caseworkers

Soft Skills

Building RapportPositive SupportTrust BuildingClear Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseClear Criminal History

Industry Keywords

Child Welfare SystemFamily ReunificationParent CoachingVisit FacilitationDepartment of Health and Human Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise visits in client homes and the community during evenings and weekends
Provide engaging parenting skills assistance, in-the-moment redirection, and parent coaching
Promote the safe and successful reunification of families
Advocate for families and set goals with caseworkers and families
Document progress and maintain accurate, unbiased visit reports
Report concerns of alleged abuse or neglect
Testify in court as needed
Facilitate visitations between children and families
Provide safe and reliable transportation to and from visits
Help families find and apply for resources supporting reunification and well-being
Work with families and the Department of Health and Human Services to achieve caseworker-set goals
Maintain consistent and open communication with DHHS and the manager
Build rapport and professional working relationships with families
Submit written incident reports within 24 hours
Submit service documentation and mileage for all cases within 36 hours of providing services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Reliable transportation to safely transport children and meet families
Valid insurance and driver's license required
Clear communication and strong documentation skills
Positive rapport with families to build trust and provide meaningful support
Prior experience working with kids, crisis intervention and conflict resolution
Knowledge of child development and the child welfare system
Candidates must be at least 21 years old
Clear criminal history
Driving record with no more than three points assessed
Strong written communication skills for accurate and unbiased documentation
Excellent verbal communication skills via phone and email
Evening (2pm-8pm) and regular weekend/Sunday availability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mileage reimbursement: 55 cents per mile
401K + Matching
Health insurance (70% premium covered by employer + 50% premium for their families) (full-time benefits)
Dental insurance (full-time benefits)
Vision Insurance (full-time benefits)
Sick time off - 7 days accrued per year (full-time benefits)
Paid vacation - 10 days accrued per year (full-time benefits)
Holiday Pay (4 holidays/yr) (full-time benefits)
100% paid familial leave after one year of employment - 6 weeks paid (full-time benefits)
Employee Assistance Program - 6 free therapy, limited legal services, health & wellness webinars (full-time benefits)