Family Support Worker

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska; Macy (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide culturally competent services to families and individuals within the Tribal Children and Family Services program. This role aims to strengthen families and enhance their capacity to function independently in a community setting.

The position emphasizes home safety, child care, communication, and connecting families with community resources, while coordinating with case managers and attending relevant meetings and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years work experience in the Human Service field.
• Must have a driver's license and be insurable by the Tribe.
• Willing to submit to random drug tests and adhere to the drug-free workplace policy.
• Submit to a background check and pass.
• Submit to the central registry.
• Must be familiar with Omaha family traditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide family support services to enhance families' capacity to function independently.
• Educate and empower families to achieve a healthy and safe home environment.
• Provide transportation as required for clients and attend appointments and meetings.
• Document all contact with clients and related persons.
• Provide written and oral reports to case managers as directed.
• Attend trainings and meetings, including court hearings, as necessary.
• Work weekends or evenings to provide services for families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Report writing

Written and oral communication

Time management

Knowledge of child development

Family dynamics awareness

Knowledge of juvenile court processes

Community resources knowledge

Omaha family traditions knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for the provision of family support services to families and individuals involved in the Omaha Tribal Children and Family Services program. Family Support services are provided to enhance and strengthen families and must maintain or strengthen the family/individual's capacity to function as independently as possible. These services will be delivered in a family-centered, community-based and culturally competent manner. Other family support services will assist adults to become self-sufficient in a safe and healthy environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Family Support will demonstrate, educate, and empower families how to:
• Achieve a healthy and safe home environment;
• Provide proper care, safety, and management of children;
• Improve communication skills;
• Manage aggression and anger;
• Seek out and utilize alternative support systems;
• Achieve self-sufficiency.
• Family Support will be expected to:
• Provide transportation as required for clients/families and to attend to business as directed.
• Monitor and provide assistance at family visits;
• Provide necessary safety interventions for the family;
• Document all contact with clients and related persons;
• Provide written and oral reports to case managers as directed;
• Attend training as directed;
• Attend meetings, court hearings as necessary in work with families.
• Work weekends or evenings to provide any of above services for families.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Have a minimum of 2 years work experience in the Human Service field. This experience could include Social Work, Counseling/Guidance, psychology, sociology, human development, mental health education or a closely related human service field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Must have a driver's license and be insurable by the Tribe
• Willing to submit to random drug test and adhere to the drug free workplace policy.
• Submit to a background check and pass.
• Submit to the central registry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES:

• Must be able to write reports, business or legal correspondence;
• Must have the ability to communicate well, both in writing and orally;
• Must be able to manage time well to complete work assigned;
• Must be familiar with child development, family dynamics, and the court process for handling of juvenile cases;
• Must be familiar with community resources available to families and children;
• Must be knowledgeable of Omaha family traditions.

PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however, all qualified applicants will be considered.