Functional Family Specialist -Dubuque

Four Oaks Family & Children Services•Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

The Functional Family Specialist assesses client interactions, formulates interventions based on identified treatment plans, evaluates progress toward treatment goals, and provides direct care services. This position is assigned to cases in the 2nd judicial district. The specialist provides home-based family therapy using the Functional Family Therapy model for families with adolescents ages 10 to 18. The role also includes case management, community resource planning, progress and permanency evaluation, discharge planning, documentation, and coordination with schools, medical and psychiatric contacts, referring workers, other collateral contacts, and stakeholders. The position requires schedule flexibility to meet families when they are available.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminal justice, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in family therapy or youth services is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide at least one hour of weekly, home-based family therapy to clients.
Use the Functional Family Therapy model with families who have adolescents ages 10 to 18.
Manage a caseload of 10 to 15 families, providing services for eight to 26 weeks.
Maintain a flexible schedule to meet families when they are available.
Facilitate community resource planning, case progress evaluation, and permanency planning.
Participate in discharge planning and documentation.
Interface with school, medical and psychiatric contacts, the referring worker, and collateral contacts.
Collaborate with stakeholders on case management.