About this role
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeSalary Range: $45,000.00 - $47,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWhat you will do?
As the Family Support Specialist you will provide the supportive services enabling children to safely remain with their family, be reunified with their family, and/or achieve alternative permanency. These activities include provision of family support, care coordination, family functioning interventions, supervision and safety monitoring. Specific responsibilities include:
Maintain regular contact with referring worker, family, and identified collaterals to achieve permanency goals.
Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment, maintaining weekly contact with the Therapist and Program Coordinator on all assigned cases.
Document service delivery, including objectives of treatment and/or intervention strategies.
Understand and utilize defined assessment tools in working with all cases.
Facilitate community resource planning, case progress evaluation & permanency planning.
Coordinate interdisciplinary crisis planning.
Participate in discharge planning & documentation.
Schedule and facilitate quarterly staffing on all assigned cases.
Assess treatment needs.
Participate in the preparation and implementation of a service plan with input from client, family, therapist, program coordinator, and referral source.
Demonstrate proficiency in use of various counseling techniques.
Develop and implement a service agenda for each session.
Complete on-call duties as assigned.
Calmly and effectively provide crisis intervention in emergency situations.
Maintain caseload and consistently achieves quota.
Why Work here?
Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve. As a valued team member, you are eligible for:
$1,000.00 Sign-on & Retention Incentive
Medical, dental & vision insurance
401k Retirement plan
Growth & Advancement opportunities
Competitive Wages
Excellent paid leave time package
7 paid holidays
Business casual work environment
Educational discounts
Fitness Center Discounts
Qualifications & Program InformationWhat you need:
To qualify you must meet ONE of the following conditions:
Posses a Bachelor's Degree from a 4 year college or University, preferably in a social services related field of study.
Possess an Associate's Degree in a Human Services related field plus 2 years of related experience.
Apply now for immediate consideration!
Other facts
About Four Oaks Family & Children Services
Four Oaks Mission:
Four Oaks assures children become successful adults.
Four Oaks Vision:
Expect Success.
Four Oaks Symbol:
The Four Oaks symbol represents the family, the community and the agency standing together with the child to build a future strong as the might oak.
Four Oaks Philosophy:
Four Oaks services are focused on and rooted in the family. We empower children and families to achieve stability, self-sufficiency and permanency.
What you'll do
- The Family Support Specialist provides supportive services to ensure children remain safely with their families, are reunified, or achieve alternative permanency through family support, care coordination, and intervention strategies. Key duties involve maintaining regular contact with stakeholders, coordinating interdisciplinary treatment, documenting service delivery, and facilitating various planning processes like permanency and discharge planning.
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