Family Development & Self-Sufficiency Specialist

Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc•Orange City, IA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Development & Self-Sufficiency Specialist (FaDSS) works within the Family Development & Self-Sufficiency department, reporting to the FaDSS Coordinator. The primary work location is Orange City, covering Sioux & Plymouth Counties. This is an hourly position, eligible for benefits, requiring 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8 AM-4:30 PM. Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements. The role involves developing positive relationships with targeted families, recruiting and enrolling eligible families, administering assessments, assisting families in developing plans and setting goals, maintaining regular contact and documentation, attending collaborative meetings, connecting families to community supports, and maintaining client confidentiality. The specialist will also establish partnerships with resource providers, submit reports, communicate agency philosophy, assist in fund-raising, maintain a positive agency image, attend staff meetings and training, and complete duties with reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to complete Family Development Certification within one year of hire.
Must complete mandatory reporter training within 6 months of hire and renew every five years.
Self-Starter
Empathy with persons who are low-income or FIP recipients.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience in providing supportive services.
Knowledge of and ability to work with community resources.
Reliable personal transportation, valid Iowa drivers license and insurance.
Complete 10 hours of professional development annually.
Must be willing to work flexible hours and travel as appropriate.
Keep office areas clean and neat.
Keep equipment in good working condition.
Able to complete duties as assigned with reasonable accommodations.
Maintain confidentiality on all agency services at all times.
Must submit to Criminal History, Child Abuse and Motor Vehicle Record checks according to company policy.
Must be able to lift 10 pounds often, lift up to 20 pounds occasionally, lift over 20 pounds rarely.
Maintain professional behavior and attitude.
Respond positively to change.

Nice To Haves

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN A HUMAN SERVICE FIELD OR FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION AND 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.

Responsibilities

Develop positive and trusting relationships with targeted families.
Actively recruit and enroll eligible families to meet and maintain caseload requirements.
Administer required assessments with enrolled families within appropriate time frames.
Assist target families in developing family plans.
Assist families with the goal setting framework & process for skill building.
Maintain and document regular contact with all enrolled families through program exit.
Maintain documentation of activities and assessments for all families throughout enrollment.
Attend collaborative meetings with community partners.
Connect families to stabilizing supports & opportunities in their communities.
Insure that client data remains confidential.
Establish and maintain positive partnerships with area resource providers.
Responsible for completing all documentation and necessary recordkeeping within appropriate timeframes.
Submit reports, time and expense sheets and special request at the assigned time.
Communicate agency philosophy and goals accurately to others.
Assist in local fund-raising efforts and public appearances.
Creates and maintains positive image through office and personal appearance.
Attend staff meetings, training sessions, agency events.
Ability to complete duties with reasonable accommodation.
Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.