Functional Family Specialist -Mason City

FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES • Mason City, IA

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About The Position

Four Oaks is hiring a full-time Functional Family Specialist to serve families throughout Iowa's 2nd Judicial District. The specialist uses the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model to work with families of adolescents ages 10–18, helping improve communication, strengthen relationships, address challenges, and create lasting positive change. Services are provided primarily in families’ homes, with a flexible schedule to accommodate family availability. The role manages approximately 10–15 families per caseload, with services averaging 8–26 weeks.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminal justice, or a related field. Prior experience in family therapy or youth services is preferred but not required. Four Oaks describes its workplace as supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and committed to professional growth and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Passion for working with adolescents and families.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain patient, professional, and supportive in challenging situations.
• Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple cases.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Flexibility and willingness to meet with families according to their availability.
• Commitment to helping families develop long-term skills for success.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in family therapy or youth services.

Responsibilities

• Provide at least one hour of home-based family therapy each week.
• Use the Functional Family Therapy model to help families address challenges, improve communication, and develop healthier interactions.
• Assess family dynamics, identify areas of need, and develop interventions based on individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor treatment goals, evaluate outcomes, and adjust interventions to support family progress.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 10–15 families, providing services over an average period of 8–26 weeks.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate family availability and participation.
• Assist with community resource planning, case coordination, and permanency planning.
• Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, mental health professionals, referring workers, and community partners.
• Participate in discharge planning, case documentation, and ongoing evaluation of family progress.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to support professional and personal priorities.
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Inclusive environment that values diversity, equal opportunity, and fair treatment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time