Family Support Professional - Fatherhood

CRITTENTON CENTER•Sioux City, IA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Support Professional provides parenting education and supportive services to families in individual, group, and virtual settings under the supervision of the Family Resource Program Director and Supervisor. The role focuses on specialized fatherhood services, including reentry support for incarcerated fathers and wrap-around fatherhood services. The position is full-time and hybrid, operating in an office, other programs and agencies, and client homes. Work is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with possible long or evening hours onsite or offsite. Travel is primarily local during the business day, with occasional overnight travel. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

A valid driver's license and a driving record sufficient to qualify for agency automobile coverage.
Criminal background and abuse checks are required.
An up-to-date physical, including a TB test, is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related degree, with experience working with young children or families preferred.
Relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

Provide short-term guidance, support, and parent education to families in individual, virtual, and group settings.
Maintain knowledge of community resources, including employment assistance, resource navigation, career coaching, parent assistance programs, peer support, social services, childcare, and mental health, substance use disorder, healthcare, and related resources.
Develop parent education skills and facilitate individual and/or group parenting classes using approved evidence-based curricula, including InsideOut Dad®.
Promote and facilitate use of the Family Resource Center in multiple settings.
Work with the Sioux City Residential Treatment Facility and local law enforcement to provide reentry support for incarcerated fathers and wrap-around fatherhood services.
Consult and collaborate with educators, childcare providers, neighborhood groups, and other service providers to support effective resource utilization.
Refer, advocate for, and assist parents in accessing community resources that support their goals.
Provide families with prevention, health-related, and developmental information, as well as information about funding resources such as Medicaid and Hawk-I, and assist with access when necessary.
Collaborate with other Family Support Professionals to develop strategies for client-related issues.
Complete required documentation and data collection for the Family Resource Center program and Iowa Fatherhood Initiative within required time frames.
Participate in bi-weekly supervision and bi-monthly staff meetings.
Transport or provide transportation for clients as needed.
Coordinate and/or participate in interdisciplinary consultation and collaboration.
Attend training required by the Family Resource Center and/or agency.
Maintain confidentiality of employee and client records and information.
Adhere to the Social Work Code of Ethics.