Family Support Specialist (FADSS)

Four Oaks Family & Children Services•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

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 the Family Support Specialist you will be responsible for providing the supportive services which enable families to achieve self-sufficiency and reach their potential in Linn, Johnson, Washington, Benton and Iowa Counties. These activities include Family Support, skill development, life skills advocacy, and care management implementation. Specific responsibilities include:

Requirements

To qualify for this position you must meet one of the following criteria:
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Services related field of study (or)
Possess a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in a human services related field of study (or)
Possess a High School diploma/GED and the equivalent of 5 years of full time experience in social services or other human services delivery.
Must be at least 23 years of age
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Effective problem solving and coordination abilities
Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment

Responsibilities

Complete home visits with families on a monthly basis
Work with the whole family with a supportive and non judgmental mindset
Involve the families in goal setting that is important to them, work through barriers to achieving goals
Complete required assessments child development, relationships, support systems, brain health
Identify community resources available and how to access
Mediate conflicts and problem-solves breaking of real or perceived barriers to the child/family’s involvement in the community.
Network with community service representatives to advocate for accessibility of non-traditional resources for families.
Document service delivery, including objectives of treatment and intervention strategies.
Facilitate community resource planning and case progress evaluation
Participate in discharge planning & documentation.
Identify community resources available to support families.
Work with community resources, vendors, & public systems to achieve self-reliance.
Establish relationships & counsels families to support independence.
Report on client activity and community contacts.
Teach basic living skills, including financial management & employment skills.