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Family Support Specialist

Durham Staffing Solutions Omaha, NE Salary, Varies
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Our client is seeking a Family Support Specialist to join their growing team. The selected team member will work closely with children and families within their homes or community setting who are at-risk of family separation or in need of reunification; walking side-by-side families and helping them strengthen attachment bonds and change behavior interactions. 

Job Duties

  • Assist families to build self-sufficiency through activities such as teaching parenting techniques and nurturing skills, facilitating family bonding, helping families create respectful boundaries, and teaching home economics and care.
  • Assigned caseloads are limited to five families, spending an average of four hours per week with a minimum of two weekly contacts.
  • Enroll in Wheels of Change and complete FCT (Family Centered Treatment) certification within one year of start date.
  • Attends and participates in weekly team supervision meetings where cases are reviewed, and feedback is provided.
  • Complete and maintain all program fidelity documents, reports, and assessments in a timely manner reflecting the FCT language.
  • Provides intervention to families in crisis situations.
  • Provides FCT in-home family treatment, adhering to and ensuring fidelity to the FCT model.
  • Ability to prioritize cases for multiple clients.
  • Serves as liaison with DHHS, courts, schools and additional providers as needed.
  • Complete and maintain all program fidelity documents in a timely manner.
  • Completes reports for court and attends when needed.
  • Work closely with at-risk youth and their families, utilizing the Family Centered Treatment (FCT) model.
  • Conduct individual and family sessions within the community.
  • Provide comprehensive case management to support the mental health and overall well-being of clients.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and support.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Regular and predictable attendance, and promptness for work.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • At least one year of previous experience specifically working with children and families.
  • Must be able to become certified or be actively enrolled in certification training in FCT upon hire.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Hybrid work environment (in office and remote).
  • Laptop and company-issued cell phone.
  • Travel in identified counties is required.
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends or on call as needed for client care, program needs or supervisor request.   
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Full-time Employee
Date Posted December 9, 2024
Date Closes January 8, 2025
Located In Omaha, NE
Job Type Full-time Employee
Compensation Salary, Varies
Shift Custom
SOC Category 21-1021.00 Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Zipcode 68137
Name Personnel Consultant
Address 5830 S 142nd Street
City, State and Zip Omaha NE 68137
Phone (402) 827-8003
FAX (402) 827-8006

This job offers the following benefits

  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity / Paternity / Family Leave
  • Medical
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Vision
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
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