Community Intervention Specialist (Part-Time)

Release, Inc.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan eligibility

Professional development

Flexible scheduling

Supervisory support

Job summary

Release, Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a compassionate Part‑Time Community Intervention Specialist to join our Social Work team.

You will support children, youth, and families in the child welfare system, helping them build safety, stability, and skills for reunification or continued family well‑being. The role involves in‑home and community visits, coaching families, coordinating resources, documenting progress, and collaborating with supervisors and partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of experience in social work, human services, youth work, family support, mentoring, coaching, childcare, education, or related field preferred.
• Ability to work respectfully with children, youth, parents, caregivers, and professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when needed.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record required.
• Must pass required background checks, registry checks, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• In-Home Family Support: Provide direct support to children, youth, parents, and caregivers in home and community settings.
• Parenting and Life-Skills Support: Provide coaching and practical skill-building related to parenting, communication, and family routines.
• Resource Navigation: Help families identify and access housing, counseling, education, transportation, healthcare, and other services.
• Collaboration and Communication: Communicate professionally with parents, foster parents, caseworkers, supervisors, schools, and service providers.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain timely, accurate documentation of services and progress per standards.
• Supervision and Team Support: Participate in supervision, case consultation, and team communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Release, Inc is seeking a compassionate and dependable Part‑Time Community Intervention Specialist to join our Social Work team. This position supports children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare system by helping families build safety, stability, and the skills needed to remain together or work toward reunification.

This role is ideal for someone who is mission-driven, flexible, organized, and able to work independently while remaining connected to a supportive team. The Community Intervention Specialist works directly with families in homes and community settings, provides practical support and guidance, completes required documentation, and collaborates with supervisors and community partners.

About Release, Inc.

Release, Inc. is a faith-based nonprofit organization serving youth and families in the Omaha community. Our vision is that youth and families would be safe, together, healthy, and free. We value trauma‑informed, family‑centered, and culturally responsive service that supports long‑term stability and healing.

Key Responsibilities

• In-Home Family Support

  Provide direct support to children, youth, parents, and caregivers in home and community settings. Help families maintain safety, strengthen relationships, and work toward case goals.

• Parenting and Life‑Skills Support

  Provide coaching, encouragement, and practical skill‑building related to parenting, communication, household stability, decision‑making, and family routines.

• Resource Navigation

  Assist families in identifying and accessing community resources, including housing, counseling, education, transportation, healthcare, and other support services.

• Collaboration and Communication

  Communicate professionally with parents, foster parents, caseworkers, supervisors, schools, service providers, and other professionals involved with the family.

• Documentation and Reporting

  Maintain timely, accurate, objective, and professional documentation of services provided, family progress, concerns, follow‑up needs, and required monthly reporting. Documentation is an essential responsibility of this position and must be completed in accordance with Release’s documentation standards.

• Supervision and Team Support

  Participate in supervision, case consultation, and team communication. Meet regularly with a supervisor to review case progress, address concerns, and receive guidance.

Compensation, Documentation, and Timekeeping Expectations

This position is paid at a client contact hourly rate of $22.50 per client contact hour. The client contact rate is structured to compensate for direct client service time and the expected documentation associated with that service. The expected structure generally includes one hour of client service plus up to 15 minutes of related documentation for each client contact hour.

Employees are expected to complete documentation efficiently, accurately, and within Release’s documentation standards. Employees are also responsible for accurately recording work time and following Release’s timekeeping procedures. If documentation, service coordination, supervision, training, meetings, or other assigned work requires time beyond the expected structure, the employee must promptly communicate with their supervisor and follow department procedures for approval and time reporting.

Release expects employees to be transparent about time worked and to notify their supervisor if they believe additional time is needed to complete required work.

Schedule and Work Environment

This is a part‑time, hybrid, field‑based position. Work will include travel to family homes, community locations, and occasional office or virtual meetings. Some evening and weekend availability may be needed to accommodate family schedules.

This position requires strong time management, communication, and follow‑through. Employees must be able to manage appointments, travel, documentation deadlines, and supervisor communication in a timely and professional manner.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of experience in social work, human services, youth work, family support, mentoring, coaching, childcare, education, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with children, youth, parents, caregivers, and professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when needed.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to pass required background checks, registry checks, and drug screening.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working with children, youth, or families.
• Experience with trauma‑informed care, child welfare, family support, mentoring, crisis response, or case management.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Strong organization, follow‑through, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, receive feedback, and grow professionally.

Benefits and Perks

Part‑time employees may be eligible for benefits such as:

• Mileage reimbursement for approved work‑related travel.
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement, subject to policy.
• 403(b) retirement plan eligibility, subject to plan terms.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling, based on client needs and department expectations.
• Supportive supervision and team connection.

Employees averaging 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for additional benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Why Join Release Inc?

• Make a Difference: This is more than a job; it’s a chance to change lives. Every day, you’ll help families overcome challenges and move closer to reunification and stability. The work can be tough, but seeing a family safely stay together or a young person thrive is incredibly rewarding.
• Community & Mission: Join a mission‑driven team that truly cares about the community. We operate with compassion, faith‑based principles, and a commitment to service (all in a subtle, inclusive way; we welcome team members from all backgrounds who share our passion for helping others).
• Growth Opportunities: Build your skills with provided training and continuing education. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, we’ll support your professional growth.
• Supportive Culture: We understand the risk of burnout in social services. That’s why we foster a supportive work environment that values work‑life balance, self‑care, and teamwork. Your well‑being is important to us, when you join Release, you join a family that looks out for each other.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Release, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.