Family Support Worker

About the team 

Waypoint provides a warm inclusive work environment, where a sense of belonging, integrity and respect are highly valued. We encourage a life/work balance and flexibility that benefits you, your clients, and your family. We support our employees with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits that are always evolving to ensure that our employees' needs are met. When you choose to work at Waypoint, you'll find fulfillment in the positive difference you'll make for thousands of families, as well as engaging in an overall positive experience that will fill your bucket.

About the Job 

Waypoint is looking for an energetic, flexible change maker to help families in our community to change course through voluntary services!  Our dedicated Family Support staff are known for compassion, professionalism, and ingenuity. We work collaboratively in the community, creating a social safety net for all who live here. We find solutions to problems through our dual roles as practitioners and advocates—a truly holistic approach to our practice. We make a positive, long-lasting impact that improves our communities and every life within them. If you are passionate about helping others in our community and want to be a part of a team that changes lives, Waypoint needs you!

If you can juggle multiple priorities, make connections, and create long-term support for families, please consider joining our new collaborative team! Waypoint is looking for a Full-Time Family Support Worker in the Lebanon, NH Area.

Guided by Solution-Based Casework, the FSW’s goal is to equip each family with the skills and tools to be successful in overcoming everyday life challenges.  Responsible for co-creating Family Plans through a consensus process informed by an assessment tool.  Providing supportive accountability and celebrating the achievement of milestones with families. Strengths-based and encouraging. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Human Services, or a related field
• A minimum of 3 years of similar experience is necessary
• Must pass a criminal background check with no history of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and a motor vehicle record check 
• Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation, and auto insurance that meets the company's minimum liability requirements of $50,000/$100,000
• Ability to communicate verbally and written in a professional manner
• Ability to create positive relationships with clients and fellow employees
• Ability to advocate, support and guide clients toward positive resolutions, while offering helpful resources
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Have a strong sense of empathy, compassion, kindness and passion for vulnerable people while maintaining a high awareness of employee/client boundaries 

Benefits and Perks:

• Full-Time Position with a comprehensive core benefits package including paid family medical leave and Pet Insurance
• A diverse accepting company culture with an engaged leadership team
• Internal growth opportunities with many career choices at all levels
• Training opportunities and educational assistance for both bachelor's and master's level applicants
• Ample paid time consisting of personal, sick, and vacation hours plus an additional 10 paid company holidays
• Retirement planning with company match
• generous mileage reimbursement 
• Half Day Friday's for Summer

Why work for us?

Work for an organization that you're proud of. That values people first. A workplace that gives you the tools to be your best self and enjoy what you do. Waypoint encourages a life/work balance and flexibility that benefits you, your clients, and your family.  We support our employees with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits that are always evolving to ensure that our employees' needs are met.

As part of our work community, you will truly make a difference. At Waypoint, we help New Hampshire residents across their lifespans. Our staff works collaboratively in the community, creating a social safety net for all who live here. We champion a culture of mutual respect for those we work with in the greater New Hampshire community and within our workplace. As you go along the journey of your life, whatever challenges you face, at whatever stage as an employee, Waypoint will be there for you, providing HELP ALONG THE WAY.

We offer competitive wages and perks and believe in creating a workplace environment where people feel safe to learn and grow, are professionally challenged, and supported in their work.

Waypoint is an equal opportunity employer. For immediate consideration apply today at https://www.waypointnh.org/jobs