Foster Care Worker

About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Foster Care Worker to join our dedicated team. You'll play a vital role in supporting children and families, ensuring children thrive in safe and nurturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach essential skills such as emotion regulation, healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and effective communication
• Collaborate with foster parents to provide training, licensing, and ongoing support for both the families and the children in their care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field with at least two years of experience in the human services field, OR a master's degree in a human services field

Skills & Attributes

• Compassionate and eager to learn: enthusiastic about helping families build on their strengths and connect with community resources
• Desire to make a difference: strong commitment to advocating for children and families and fostering their growth and well-being
• Dedicated professional: passionate about developing healthy families and providing exceptional support and advocacy

Pay

Average hourly rate is $21.83 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and remote work: hybrid work options available if you reside in or around the Omaha area
• Generous leave policies: start with 20 days of personal leave in your first year, increasing to 25 days after one year, plus 12 paid holidays
• Longevity bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to work with a fantastic, mission-driven team that is nationally recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy