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In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Family Support Workers provide in-home assistance and instruction to clients and their families regarding homemaking skills including preparation of healthy and nutritious meals, and basic personal care and hygiene as necessary for the health and well-being of the client and other members of the household.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Assist in planning daily routines for family members including work and play activities to establish a responsible, balanced and orderly family living environment. Observe and identify abnormal behavior, neglect or abuse within the family unit and report observations to supervisor; work with social service personnel in referring clients to appropriate agencies for assistance and complete necessary referral forms for services. Observe client behavior and environment and identify deterioration or improvement in the client's lifestyle as well as evidence of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or isolation; and report observations to the supervisor. Prepare reports of time worked, mileage and services provided to clients.

The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in genuine partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies, provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. DCFS recognizes that Nevada's families are our future and children, youth and families thrive when they live in safe permanent settings, experience a sense of sustainable emotional and physical wellbeing, and receive support to consistently make positive choices for family and the common good. DCFS utilizes a family centered model in delivering services that is focused on engaging children, families and the family team, and encouraging their participation in decisions. DCFS programs include child protective and welfare service delivery in rural Nevada and oversight of urban county-operated child protective and welfare services, children's mental/behavioral health treatment and residential services (outpatient and inpatient acute) in urban Nevada, and statewide juvenile justice services including state-operated youth training centers and youth parole. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff that are committed to the Nevada children and families we serve!

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: