Family Support Specialist - Weld Co., Greeley, CO

A-Blessing-of-Hope; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Sick time off

Paid vacation

Holiday Pay

401K + Matching

Familial leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A Blessing of Hope Family Services is seeking a Family Service Specialist to supervise visits in client homes and communities in Colorado, with evening (2pm-8pm) and weekend hours. You will support families toward reunification, provide coaching, and document progress for court reports as needed.

Responsibilities include transporting children, coordinating with caseworkers, and helping families access available resources to promote safety and well‑being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field is preferred, but not required.
• Experience working with kids, crisis intervention and conflict resolution is valued.
• Knowledge of child development and the child welfare system is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support Family Goals: Work closely with families and DHHS to meet caseworker-set goals.
• Visit Facilitation & Transport: Facilitate visitations and provide safe transportation to visits.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, unbiased reports of each visit.
• Resource Assistance: Help families find resources to support reunification and well-being.
• Supervision focus: Ensure child and adult safety during visits and maintain clear, timely communication with DHHS and management.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Clear communication

Documentation skills

Driving license

Driving record clean

Age 21+

Crisis intervention

Child welfare knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field (preferred)

Job description

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in families' lives? Do you love working with kids and partnering with parents on their journey to become the best they can be? If so, we want you on our team!

At A Blessing of Hope Family Services, we’re committed to reunifying families across Nebraska and Colorado and empowering parents and children to thrive. We’re looking for Family Service Specialists who are positive, compassionate, and driven to help families in need. With us, you’ll find a company culture built on support, encouragement, and appreciation for the hard work you do!

As a Family Service Specialist, you will supervise visits in the client home, community during the evenings (2pm-8pm) and weekends. The Families we serve have had children removed from the home and placed into the child welfare system due to allegations of abuse and/or neglect.

During these supervised visits, you will provide engaging parenting skills assistant, help to strengthen a family’s bond, and in the moment redirection and parent coaching in order to promote the safe and successful reunification of families.

You will be an advocate for the families, setting goals with the assistance of the caseworker and families, documenting progress, reporting any concerns of alleged abuse/neglect, testifying in court as needed, and providing transportation for the children and families we serve.

What You'll Do

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

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Compensation: $25 per hour
• Mileage Reimbursement: $.35 cents per mile.
• Hours: This position does require weekday & evenings (2-8pm) and regular weekend availability.

What We're Looking For

• 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:

Full time Benefits:

• Health Insurance(70% premium covered by employer + 50% premium for their families)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Sick time off - 7 days accrued per year
• Paid vacation - 10 days accrued per year
• 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

Responsibilities:

This role will be working with families to provide direction, coaching, and motivation to achieve the goals set by DHHS, and the court.

• The focus for Family Support Specialists is supervising the protection and safety of the child and adult participants.
• Maintain consistent and open communication with the DHHS, and your manager about your work with the families.
• Build great rapport with the families we serve.
• Ensuring that professional working relationships are created with families within your scope of duties and training.
• Submit written incident reports within 24 hours and submit service documentation and mileage for all cases within 36 hours of providing the service with families.
• Transport children and families to and from visitations.

Join our team and help make a positive impact on the lives of families!

Job Types:

Full-time

Salary:

$25/hr, plus mileage reimbursement.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, Evenings, Weekends

This position does require weekday, evenings and weekend availability.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)