FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

State of Nevada; Ely (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Public Employee retirement

Job summary

State of Nevada's DCFS Ely office seeks a Family Support Worker 3 to provide in-home assistance, plan daily routines for families, and monitor client well-being. The role involves observing for abuse or neglect, reporting findings, and coordinating referrals with social service agencies.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and may require substantial travel. The position operates Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm, with comprehensive benefits and state employment protections.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, welfare programs, and agency policies.
• Ability to observe signs of abuse/neglect and report to supervisor.
• Ability to develop home routines and teach basic homemaking and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular personal care and daily living support to clients.
• Assist in establishing healthy eating habits and personal hygiene.
• Perform household tasks including cleaning, laundry, and budgeting assistance.
• Plan nutritious meals aligned with clients’ cultural and economic needs.
• In-home intensive support for elderly clients in protective settings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Budgeting

Transportation

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER 3 in Ely. Family Support Workers assist in planning daily routines for family members including work and play activities to establish a responsible, balanced and orderly family living environment; observe and identify abnormal behavior, safety risks, neglect or abuse within the family unit and report observations to supervisor; works with social service personnel in referring clients to appropriate agencies for assistance and completes necessary referral forms for services; transports children to doctor appointments or parents to court as requested; and documents services provided to clients and prepare reports. This position is M - F, 8 am - 5 pm.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Family Support Workers provide in-home assistance and instruction to clients and their families regarding homemaking skills, the preparation of healthy and nutritious meals, and basic personal care and hygiene.

Essential Qualifications

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/

One year of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation for high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Provide regular physical care to clients including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Assist in establishing healthy eating habits and personal hygiene.
• Perform residential cleaning tasks, laundry, and mending clothes.
• Shop for food and essential supplies, pay bills, balance check book, and assist with budgeting.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals consistent with the clients’ cultural and economic standards.
• Assist in planning daily routines for family members to establish a responsible, balanced, and orderly family living environment.
• Provide intensive in-home assistance services for elderly clients placed in a protective setting resulting from abuse, neglect, exploitation, or isolation.
• Observe, identify, and report abnormal behavior and evidence of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or isolation within the family unit.
• Monitor client behavior and environment and identify deterioration or improvement in the client’s lifestyle.
• Teach basic parenting skills to clients to enable them to provide proper and necessary care to their children.
• Instruct and apply behavior modification and related techniques to elicit appropriate behavior from children and adolescents.
• Explain welfare policies and procedures, food supplement programs and eligibility procedures, and related social programs.
• Collaborate with social service personnel in referring clients to appropriate agencies for assistance and complete necessary referral forms for services.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports of time worked, mileage and services provided.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures; federal and State social service programs; social service organizations and community resources.
• Homemaking skills such as cleaning, washing laundry, and grocery shopping; child and adult nutrition as applied to menu preparation; family budgeting skills.

Skill In

• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability To

• Develop sound relationships involving trust and respect with clients; identify signs of abuse, neglect and abnormal behavior and report to supervisor; detect negative behavior patterns and take appropriate action; use and teach acceptable child behavior modification techniques.
• Provide intensive in-home assistance services for the aged and elderly who are placed in a protective setting; teach adults proper methods of child care, personal hygiene, and household maintenance.
• Observe client behavior and report improvement or deterioration to the supervisor.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations; keep records and write simple reports.
• Relate to individuals from a variety of socio-ethnic backgrounds with diverse personalities.
• Safely operate an automobile to drive to a client’s residence and various locations necessary to carry out tasks.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays

The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Travel Requirement

This position requires travel more than 50% of the time. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Driver License Requirement

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Background Check

A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.

Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.