Functional Family Specialist -Waterloo

FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS 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 10–18, using the Functional Family Therapy model. The caseload is 10–15 families, with services lasting approximately eight to 26 weeks. The role requires schedule flexibility to meet families when they are available. The specialist also facilitates community resource planning, case progress evaluation, and permanency planning; participates in discharge planning and documentation; communicates with schools, medical and psychiatric contacts, referring workers, and other collaterals; and collaborates with stakeholders on case management.

Requirements

Master’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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in family therapy or youth services.

Responsibilities

Assess client interactions.
Formulate interventions based on the identified treatment plan.
Evaluate progress toward treatment goals and provide direct care services.
Provide at least one-hour weekly, home-based family therapy sessions.
Use the Functional Family Therapy model with families whose adolescents are ages 10–18.
Manage a caseload of 10–15 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 on case management.