Family Life Specialist (FLS)

• Duties and Responsibilities
  
• In Home Family Services
  
• Complete intakes within outlined time frame.
  
• Review and submission of documentation within the outlined time frame.
  
• Be available to support In-home families, be available for crisis management, and other possible phone calls 24 hours per day.
  
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to address skill areas needing further development to assist families in meeting their goals set forth by the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services.
  
• Support In-home Family Service Cases
  
• Guide and teach parents in addressing behavioral or other identified areas of improvement within the home.
  
• Advocate for the family ensuring all physical and emotional needs are met.
  
• Provide supervision, to ensure safety for visits between child(ren) / parents.
  
• Provide transportation for children to and from visitation.
  
• Assist families in locating community resources.
  
• Participate in Monthly Team Meetings
  
• Participate in monthly team meetings with NDHHS, Probation and service providers.
  
• Facilitate communication of pertinent information between NDHHS, Probation, and other service providers.
  
• Participate in weekly staffing meetings.
  
• Available 24 Hours a Day and 7 Days a Week
  
• Be available to respond to family needs whether via phone or in person.
  
• Responsible for response times related to assigned cases. If unable to assist, communicate with supervisor and co-workers to assist.
  
• Other Duties as Assigned
  
• Seek guidance, as necessary in handling difficult client situations and establishing priorities for day to day workloads.
  
• Attend classes, seminars, and other training opportunities that will foster individual development and professional growth.
  
• Provide drug screenings appropriately and send to the lab if necessary. Drug screenings include oral, urine, sweat patch, and breathalyzer.
  
• Agency Commitments
  
• Represent Epworth, in a positive and professional manner.
  
• Sensitivity to the culture and socioeconomic characteristics of the clients and families Epworth serves.
  
• Adhere to strict confidentiality concerning client, employee, and agency information.
  
• Exhibit an understanding of Epworth's vision and mission by adhering to all policies and procedures relevant to both employment and clients we serve.
  
• Support all staff as they carry out their assigned duties.
  
• Position Qualifications
  
• The Family Life Specialist must have a Bachelor�s Degree in human services, such as, but not limited to, a Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, and Early Childhood Development, or a related field. Students within two semesters of completing a Bachelor�s Degree in human services or a related field.
  
• Skills
  
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills; ability to work as a team and independently.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Other
  
• Must be at least 21 years old
  
• Valid driver's license (good record)
  
• Reliable transportation
  
• Responsible to maintain Epworth�s vehicles upkeep ensuring the cleaning of the car, and ensure any repairs needed are reported.
  
• Pass background check and drug screen.
  

Application is required

Please go to our Website for application at http://www.epworthfamilyresources.org/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Health savings account
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Vision insurance
  

Work Location: In person