Family Support Worker

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness resources

Closes: 10/28/2026

Family Support Worker

Reports to: Child & Family Services Case Leads

Salary (Grade): $18.72 (G11-E) Status: Reg., Full-time(Non-exempt)

Location: Human Services Department in Winnebago, NE

Job Purpose & Position Overview

Under direct supervision of the Child & Family Case Leads, the Family Support Worker will provide family support services and training for clients and resource families in a protective service unit. The Family Support Worker will conduct training and support services for children, adults, and families involved in protective services. The Family Support Worker will work with clients involved in abuse/neglect cases to access training and address other skill/resource development needs, and will coordinate Family Team Meetings. This position will require evening and weekend work hours including overnight travel for training or for transporting clients.


Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe's core mission, vision, and values.
• Complete needed forms and paperwork and enter information into child welfare database as required.
• Confer with case workers and CFS staff to determine needs of children and families and participates as part of the team in working with youth and families.
• Assist case workers in the development of case plans and conducting family and community assessments.
• Maintain community resource list, provide departmental updates as needed, make client referrals, and arrange needed supportive services.
• Schedule appointments, prepare needed documents, and document all activity related to service provision.
• Develop and facilitate training sessions and support groups on various topics as determined by supervisor.
• Establish supportive relationships with clients and work closely with children and families to provide needed support services.
• Represent CFS on task forces and work groups related to child welfare and family services, which may include local, state, or federal groups.
• Attend required teleconferences, conferences, training, and meetings as assigned.
• Initiate contact with the public and provide information to community representatives and agencies when assigned.
• Participates in the continuous development of tribally specific family support strategies for children and families served. Will implement new, innovative, and culturally appropriate programming as developed.
• Complete other related duties as assigned in the efficient and effective operation of the program.
• Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Associate's Degree or four years of experience in child or youth care, teaching, foster care, delinquency prevention, juvenile court systems, community work related to children and youth, mental health systems, nursing or other areas involving contact or interaction with youth or families is required . Must be able to complete required certifications within one year, and be willing and able to enter into an educational plan.
• Experience working with Native Americans is highly desirable.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work effectively with minimal direct supervision, able to work effectively on a team, and possess a customer service focus.
• Must be timely, dependable, courteous, and maintain a business-like appearance.
• Must possess public speaking skills. A background in facilitating evidence based curricula is highly desirable.
• Ability to interact and build rapport with peers and clients, to remain non-judgmental, to value and accept differences in people, and to observe, assess and address behavior is required.
• Must possess keyboarding skills for data entry, and be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Must complete training to facilitate Family Team Meetings to include knowledge of NFOCUS documentation
• Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality, and will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.
• Must complete State of Nebraska New Worker Training.
• Must complete training to facilitate Family Team Meetings to include knowledge of NFOCUS documentation.
• Must be certified or complete certification process for culturally appropriate evidence based curriculums to include parenting.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Tribal Law on abuse and neglect of individuals, Confidentiality Laws and Regulations, and the Indian Child Welfare Act is preferred and a willingness to learn is required.
• Knowledge of child development, basic nutrition, housekeeping practices, household budgeting, parenting skills, and social, work, and family systems is required.
• Knowledge of agency philosophy, behavioral prevention and intervention techniques, community resources and other systems as they relate to youth and families is preferred and a willingness to learn is required.
• Knowledge of Winnebago culture and traditions is preferred and a willingness to learn is required.
• Will be required to participate in the creation of a professional development plan and complete developmental activities, training and certifications identified and educational plan if needed.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain valid insurance, and be insurable under the Tribe's insurance policy.
• Must be of good moral character. Will be required to pass a federal background check and submit to pre-employment drug testing.
• Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.

Training Requirements:

• Must attend all meetings and training courses as outlined and directed by the Child & Family Case Leads.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
• While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Mental Requirements:

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Above average social interaction skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

• All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Submit an application at a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.
• If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.
• Call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for further information.

As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Compensation: $18.72 per hour


Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, as a sovereign Nation, is committed pursuant to its Constitution, to maintain, improve and protect the Tribe; To preserve its resources and cultural heritage; To create opportunities for its members to thrive and become economically and socially self-sufficient as individuals, families and as a tribal government; and, thereby, promote the harmony of traditional values, beliefs which will ensure a positive course of action for future generations

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