Family Support Specialist

Make a Difference. Build Your Career.While you work to empower Colorado youth and families, Shiloh House empowers you to grow your career.Join one of the most respected leaders in child advocacy services. At Shiloh House, our family-like culture and specialized programs allow employees to use their individual talents and make meaningful contributions that are both personally and professionally fulfilling.Our leaders are committed to teaching, mentoring, and providing you with the tools you need to succeed. We believe strongly in developing future leaders and creating opportunities for career advancement by promoting from within whenever possible.If you are passionate about supporting youth and families and want a career where your work has a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our team.Why Join Shiloh House?At Shiloh House, we believe meaningful change happens when people work together. Your role as a Family Support Professional will allow you to work directly with youth and families, build meaningful relationships, and help individuals develop the skills and support systems they need to succeed.If you are compassionate, dependable, flexible, and ready to make a meaningful difference in your community, we encourage you to apply today!About the PositionShiloh House is seeking a passionate and dedicated Family Support Professional to provide in-home and community-based services to youth and families throughout the Denver Metro Area.The Family Support Professional works directly with families to help them identify strengths and needs, establish goals, develop practical plans, and connect with community resources. This position provides a variety of services, including supervised visitation, coaching, life skills support, and other family-focused services.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is adaptable, dependable, and passionate about helping families build healthy relationships and achieve positive change.What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?Compassionate & Relationship-Focused: Builds trusting relationships with youth and families while maintaining professional boundaries and communicating with respect.Calm & Adaptable: Remains composed in challenging situations and adapts to changing family needs, schedules, and community settings.Dependable & Organized: Follows through on commitments, manages time effectively, and completes required documentation accurately and on time.Team-Oriented & Growth-Minded: Works well independently and as part of a team, accepts feedback, seeks solutions, and is committed to learning and making a positive difference in the lives of youth and families.CompensationIn accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected pay range for this Colorado position is $19.16–$23.95 per hour. Actual compensation may be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.BenefitsShiloh House offers a competitive benefits package, including:Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance403(b) retirement plan with employer matchPaid time off and personal leaveOvertime and bonus opportunitiesFlexible scheduling and mileage reimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)ClassPass membership for fitness and wellness benefits10% tuition discount at Colorado Christian University (CCU) for eligible online programsCareer growth and advancement opportunities, with a strong commitment to promoting from withinSchedule & Work EnvironmentFlexible schedule with evening availability and one weekend day requiredCommunity-based position with travel throughout the Denver Metro AreaServices provided primarily in clients' homes and community settingsUp to 25 face-to-face service hours per week, based on client and program needsMust have a reliable vehicle and be comfortable traveling to assigned locationsKey ResponsibilitiesFamily & Youth SupportProvide in-home and community-based services, including supervised visitation, coaching, and life skills support.Help youth and families identify strengths, address needs, establish goals, and develop plans for success.Support healthy family relationships, appropriate boundaries, treatment goals, safety plans, and therapeutic recommendations.Connect families with community resources and services.Build positive, professional relationships with youth, families, community partners, clinicians, and other professionals.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in required meetings and trainings.Remain flexible and responsive to the changing needs of youth and families.Supervised Visitation & TransportationProvide and monitor supervised visitation in accordance with program requirements and safety standards.Transport clients to and from visitations, activities, appointments, and other approved services as needed.Maintain a safe, reliable vehicle and accurately document mileage and vehicle maintenance.Maintain professional and presentable environments at locations used for services.Documentation & ComplianceComplete accurate progress notes, billing documentation, monthly progress reports, discharge reports, and other required records.Document critical incidents within established timelines.Participate in Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) activities.Follow all Shiloh House policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable program standards.Client Interaction & SafetyMaintain professional boundaries while creating a supportive, nurturing, and respectful environment.Communicate effectively with youth, families, coworkers, supervisors, and outside professionals.Recognize behavioral and emotional needs and respond appropriately to challenging situations.Provide structure, consistency, and support to youth experiencing challenges related to trauma, neglect, or other adverse experiences.Complete required Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and utilize approved intervention techniques when necessary to maintain safety.Remain attentive and prepared to respond to client needs at all times.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications & RequirementsBachelor's degree in human services related field (Experience may be substituted college with the approval of the Administrator).Experience working with youth and familiesStrong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to maintain professional boundaries and remain calm in challenging situations.Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules, client needs, and community settings.Reliable vehicleAbility to travel throughout the Denver Metro Area.Availability to work evenings and one weekend day.Must maintain a clean motor vehicle record (MVR).Must have a valid Colorado driver's license or the ability to obtain one with a clean motor vehicle record.Applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening as a condition of employment, in accordance with Colorado Department of Human Services regulations for child care facilities. This screening includes state criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex offender registry searches, and abuse and neglect clearances. If the applicant has lived in any other state within the past five years, equivalent background and abuse/neglect checks from those states will also be conducted. In addition, all direct care applicants are required to complete a health evaluation or physical prior to beginning service to confirm they are fit for duty.