Part-Time Weekend Family Service Specialist

Part-Time Weekend Family Service Specialist

Make a Difference in Families' Lives on the Weekends!

Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive? Do you enjoy working with kids, supporting parents, and making a meaningful difference in your community? A Blessing of Hope Family Services is looking for compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team as Part-Time Weekend Family Service Specialists!

At A Blessing of Hope, we're committed to helping families across Nebraska & Colorado work toward reunification and building stronger futures. Our team provides compassionate, professional support to families navigating the child welfare system. We believe in creating a supportive work environment where employees feel valued, encouraged, and appreciated for the important work they do.

This position is ideal for individuals looking for part-time work with a consistent focus on weekend cases. Family Service Specialists supervise family visitations, provide parenting support, and help families work toward the goals established by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the courts.

Families receiving these services may have children who have been removed from the home and placed in the child welfare system due to allegations of abuse or neglect. Your role is to help create safe, structured, and supportive visitation experiences that encourage positive parent-child relationships and support successful reunification.

Position Details

• Job Title: Part-Time Weekend Family Service Specialist
• Pay: $22-$24/Hour
• Schedule: Friday evenings through Sunday evenings weekly, with additional shift coverage available for more hours.
• Position Type: Part-Time
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.55 per mile
• Drive Time: Paid in accordance with company policy

What You'll Do

Supervise Family Visits: Facilitate and supervise visitations between children and their families in the home or community, helping maintain a safe and supportive environment for everyone involved.

Support Parenting Skills: Provide in-the-moment coaching, redirection, and guidance to help parents strengthen their parenting skills and build positive relationships with their children.

Promote Family Goals: Work alongside families, caseworkers, and DHHS to support progress toward established case goals and successful reunification.

Provide Safe Transportation: Transport children and families to and from visitations as needed, ensuring safety and professionalism throughout the process.

Complete Documentation: Maintain accurate, objective, and timely documentation of visits, family progress, and services provided.

Communicate Concerns: Maintain open communication with your manager and the appropriate caseworkers regarding family progress, safety concerns, and other relevant developments.

Connect Families With Resources: Assist families in identifying resources and supports that may help them work toward their goals.

Maintain Professional Boundaries: Build positive working relationships with families while following company policies, confidentiality requirements, and professional expectations.

What We're Looking For

Dependability and Weekend Availability

• Ability to work Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays as assigned weekly.
• Reliable availability to accept and complete assigned weekend cases.
• Strong time-management skills and a commitment to following through on scheduled visits.

Reliable Transportation

• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Reliable transportation to travel to family visits and other assigned service locations.
• Ability to safely transport children and families as required.

Education

• A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Experience

• Experience working with children, families, or individuals in human services is preferred.
• Familiarity with child development, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, or the child welfare system is beneficial.

Communication and Documentation

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete accurate, objective, and professional documentation.
• Comfort communicating with families, caseworkers, and supervisors.

Professionalism and Compassion

• Ability to build rapport with families while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• A positive, patient, and respectful approach when working with families experiencing challenging circumstances.
• Willingness to follow established procedures and respond appropriately to safety concerns.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must meet company criminal background check and driving record requirements, including a driving record with no more than three points assessed.
• Must be willing to complete required onboarding, training, and job-specific preparation.

This position is designed for individuals seeking part-time, weekend-focused work.

Why Join A Blessing of Hope?

At A Blessing of Hope, employees are more than a number. We believe in supporting the people who make our work possible and recognize the meaningful impact our team members have on children and families.

As a Weekend Family Service Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in your community while working a schedule focused on weekend cases. Your patience, consistency, and compassion can help families build stronger connections and take meaningful steps toward reunification.