Family Support/Visitation Specialist

Better Living Foster Care & Family Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Living Foster Care & Family Services in Lincoln, NE seeks a Family Support/Visitation Specialist to support reunification efforts by delivering in-home visitation services and coaching families toward safe, nurturing environments.

This role requires traveling up to 50% using a personal vehicle with paid mileage, plus evenings and weekends when client availability demands it. Schedules vary to meet client needs, with flexibility as a core trait.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required) with two years of experience in a human service related position.
• Associate's degree and one year of experience or bachelor's degree in a human services field (preferred).
• Human services experience examples: social work, counseling/guidance, psychology, sociology, human development, child/youth/family studies, mental health education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Enhance an enriching environment that cultivates healthy development of a child.
• Track progress of the families you work with.
• Set and obtain goals to achieve a safe, supportive, and loving home.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with two years in human services

Associate's degree and one year of experience or Bachelor's degree in a human services field

Job description

Do you have a passion for enhancing the lives of others? Become part of the Better Living team today and make a difference!

Better Living specializes in the reunification of families through a collaborative effort with DHHS. As a Family Support/Visitation Specialist, you will be an essential part of the reunification process by focusing on enhancing an enriching environment that cultivates the healthy development of a child, tracking the progress of the families you work with, setting and obtaining goals to accomplish a safe, supportive, and loving home.

Pay

• Without bachelor's degree - $20/hour
• With bachelor's degree - $21/hour

Education/Certification Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (required) with two years of experience in a human service related position. Associate's degree and one year of experience or bachelor's degree in a human services field (preferred). Human services experience examples are social work, counseling/guidance, psychology, sociology, human development, child, youth and family studies, mental health education or a closely related human service field.

Job Type: Flexible Schedule. Evening and weekend hours are required. Weekly and daily schedules will vary depending on client availability - flexibility and an extended work week may be required

Willingness to Travel: 50% (Required) using personal vehicle with paid mileage

Work Location: In-home services - multiple locations

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