Foster Care Specialist

Christian Heritage; Walton (NE); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

13 paid holidays (plus birthday off)

15 days PTO in first year

Marketplace health insurance guidance

Employer-paid dental, vision, life, L3

3% retirement match

Maternity/Paternity leave

Work-life balance

Ongoing training

Descripción de la vacante

Christian Heritage seeks a Foster Care Specialist to support foster families and children, promoting safety, stability, and well-being. You will engage in fieldwork, home visits, court hearings, and Family Team Meetings, ensuring timely reports and strong collaboration with the team.

You will apply trauma-informed practices, advocate for children's needs, and engage in ongoing professional development to strengthen skills and outcomes.

Formación

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, education, or related human services field REQUIRED.
• Knowledge of or training in Nebraska’s foster care system preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Walk alongside foster parents and children to promote safety, stability, and well-being.
• Conduct home visits, attend court hearings and Family Team Meetings, and assist with transportation.
• Maintain accurate reports and documentation; submit placement and incident reports on time.
• Collaborate with team and supervisor through regular supervision and meetings.
• Apply trauma-informed practices and advocate for children; participate in ongoing training.

Conocimientos

Fieldwork

Home visits

Documentation

Trauma-informed practices

Team collaboration

Advocacy

Liaison with supports

On-call rotations

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, education, or related field

Knowledge of Nebraska foster care system

Experience managing foster care families

Descripción del empleo

Who You Are

You care deeply about children and the families who open their homes to them. You believe safety, stability, and healing are built through strong, consistent relationships, and you approach this work with both compassion and accountability. You’re attentive to details, steady in complexity, and able to navigate systems and documentation without losing sight of the people they exist to serve.

You have a:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, behavioral science, counseling, education, or a related human services field. A bachelors level degree in one of these fields is REQUIRED.

You communicate clearly and proactively, work well independently in the field, and stay closely connected to a team. You believe Christ-centered, trauma-informed care matters, and you show up in ways that are thoughtful, respectful, and supportive of children and families.

At Christian Heritage, we share those convictions—and we’d love to walk alongside you in this work.

What You’ll Do

As a Foster Care Specialist, you will walk alongside foster parents and children to promote safety, stability, and well-being while helping placements thrive.

• Support children and foster families through regular fieldwork. You’ll conduct home visits, attend court hearings and Family Team Meetings, assist with transportation when needed, participate in events, maintain consistent communication with families, and serve in on-call rotations.
• Maintain accurate reports and documentation. You’ll complete required monthly reports, keep organized digital and physical case records, and ensure all documentation—such as placement and incident reports is submitted accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with your team and supervisor. You’ll participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and cross-functional conversations that support alignment, problem-solving, and shared responsibility for children in care.
• Advocate for children and continue professional growth. You’ll apply trauma-informed practices, serve as a liaison to ensure children receive needed supports, and complete ongoing training to strengthen your skills and effectiveness.

What You Bring to the Role

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, education, or a related human services field REQUIRED.
• Knowledge of or training in Nebraska’s foster care system preferred.
• Prior experience managing foster care families preferred.

Work Schedule & Setting

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position. Some evenings are required to support foster families, with occasional weekend responsibilities. Work is primarily based in the office, with flexibility for home visits, court-related meetings, and other off-site appointments.

What We Offer

When you join Christian Heritage, you become part of a Christ-centered community committed to your well-being and growth. Here’s what you can expect:

• 13 paid holidays (plus your birthday off)
• 15 days of PTO in your first year
• Connection to a healthcare broker to assist with selecting Marketplace health insurance (HSA options available)
• Dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability benefits are 100% employer-paid for the employee
• 3% retirement match
• Generous maternity and paternity leave
• Emphasis on work-life balance
• Ongoing training and professional development

Who We Are

Christian Heritage is a Christ-centered ministry committed to helping children and families flourish. We seek to strengthen families, preventing harm to children before it happens, and walk with parents as they work toward healing and restoration. We believe every person is created in the image of God, and our work reflects that conviction. We value integrity, relational and emotional intelligence, resilience in hardship, and a sense of mission that goes beyond a job description.

When you join our team, you’ll find supportive teammates, meaningful work, and leadership who care about your growth, your calling, and your well-being.

Statement of Faith: We are committed to the historic Christian faith, but our organization isn’t affiliated with any one particular tradition or denomination. Our statement of faith reflects this. Please read our Statement of Faith at https://chne.org/what-we-believe/ to become more familiar with what we believe.

E-Verify: Christian Heritage participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires.