Functional Family Specialist -Waterloo

Four Oaks Family & Children Services•Waterloo, IA

2d•Onsite

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 in Cerro Gordo, Marshall, Black Hawk, and Bremer Counties. The position is assigned to cases in the 2nd judicial district. The specialist provides at least one hour of weekly, home-based family therapy to families with adolescents ages 10 to 18, using the Functional Family Therapy model. The role manages a caseload of 10 to 15 families, with services lasting approximately eight to 26 weeks, and requires schedule flexibility to meet families when they are available. The specialist also supports case management through community resource planning, progress and permanency evaluation, discharge planning, documentation, and collaboration with schools, medical and psychiatric contacts, referring workers, collaterals, and other stakeholders.

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

Assess client interactions, formulate interventions based on treatment plans, evaluate progress toward treatment goals, and provide direct care services.
Provide a minimum of one-hour weekly, home-based family therapy sessions.
Use the Functional Family Therapy model with families of adolescents ages 10 to 18.
Manage a caseload of 10 to 15 families, providing services for eight to 26 weeks.
Maintain schedule flexibility 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, referring workers, and collaterals.
Collaborate with stakeholders for case management.