FCS-Solution Focused Meeting Facilitator

FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Four Oaks is seeking a compassionate, organized, and motivated Solution Focused Meeting Facilitator to help children, youth, and families identify strengths, address challenges, and move toward stability, independence, and long-term success. The role brings families and support teams together for Solution Focused Meetings (SFMs) and Youth Transition Decision Making (YTDM) meetings, creating respectful spaces where participants can share their concerns and goals and develop plans for moving forward. The facilitator prepares families, youth, and team members for meetings; collaborates with HHS workers, Family Centered Services providers, and other professionals; and helps connect families with community services and supports. The role also includes coordinating schedules, maintaining accurate documentation, meeting agency and contractual requirements, and completing required training in Solution Based Casework, Solution Focused Meeting facilitation, and Youth Transition Decision Making. Services outside traditional business hours may be needed to accommodate families and youth. The position is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is full-time, and requires frequent travel of up to 50%.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED required.
Frequent travel required, up to 50%.
Ability to provide services outside traditional business hours when needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field of study.
Previous experience in child welfare.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate Solution Focused Meetings (SFMs) and Youth Transition Decision Making (YTDM) meetings.
Create a welcoming and respectful environment where families and youth can share their strengths, concerns, and goals.
Guide discussions to help families identify challenges, develop solutions, and create plans for moving forward.
Engage families, youth, and team members before meetings to explain the process and prepare them to participate.
Collaborate with HHS workers, Family Centered Services providers, and other professionals to coordinate communication and support.
Help identify community services, interventions, and support systems that promote stability and long-term self-sufficiency.
Remain calm, professional, and solution-focused during difficult conversations and crisis situations.
Coordinate meeting schedules and maintain accurate documentation to meet agency and contractual requirements.
Complete required training in Solution Based Casework, Solution Focused Meeting facilitation, and Youth Transition Decision Making.
Work collaboratively with team members and provide services outside traditional business hours when needed to accommodate families and youth.