Family Support Worker (GLFS) at Guardian Light Family Services

Fairbury, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Family Support, Skill Teaching, Communication, Autonomy, Flexibility, Transportation, Training, Support, Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging, Empowerment, Change Facilitation, Timeliness, Resource Management

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Guardian Light Family Services is an agency that, "is committed to empowering families towards a safe and nurturing environment" every day. GLFS values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We'd love to have your help!! Take a look at how you can use your valuable knowledge, resources, teaching skills, and safe parenting to: Influence positive change one family at a time, with one-on-one skill teaching. Together we can build healthier communities. Family Support Workers work directly with biological parents/caregivers and their children to teach skills to work towards and keep a safe thriving home environment. A Family Support Worker will typically transport children to a supervised visit with their parents. Ability to have autonomy and flexible schedule while meeting case assigned hours Weekly meetings & training with your supervisor, monthly meetings & training with the agency, as well as, continued outside training brought in and provided to the team. Hiring in all areas in Nebraska. Family Support Workers at Guardian Light Family Services (GLFS) are paid one hourly rate for all hours worked. Starting FSW rate is $20 - 22/hour. GLFS also pays an additional $3/hour pay rate differential when working with clients on Saturdays and Sundays. Mileage Reimbursement We provide 40+ hours of paid/invested training (which include job shadows, supervisor support, training and support), which occur in your first 60 days. Full Time Benefits include: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Paid time off Paid Holidays All Staff Benefits include: Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program MASA (Medical Transport Ambulance Insurance) Supplemental Insurance Options Generous Referral Bonuses Requirements Employees must provide their own: 1) reliable personal vehicle to travel/transport up to 3-4 kids frequently as part of their daily work. GLFS provides car seats if required, paid drive time and mileage when working with clients 2) cell phone, internet service, computer/ipad/tablet (optional but highly encouraged) with daily access to work email and GLFS Computer Systems. Must have demonstrated 2+ years of experience working with people to help facilitate change or a bachelor's in the human services field. (Volunteer experience with youth groups, daycares, budgeting, etc. - please be sure to list on resume). Timeliness and streamlined communication are needed.

Responsibilities

Family Support Workers work directly with biological parents/caregivers and their children to teach skills for maintaining a safe home environment. They also transport children to supervised visits with their parents.