What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Worker- Social Worker position at Families First Counseling Services?
Make a Difference in the Lives of Iowa Children and Families
Help strengthen family connections, support children, and make a meaningful impact in your community through flexible and rewarding work.
Families First is looking for a compassionate, dependable individual to join our team as a Family Support Worker (FSW). In this role, you'll work directly with children and families by facilitating supervised interactions, supporting family connections, and helping create safe, positive environments for growth and success.
This position offers flexible scheduling with opportunities for daytime, evening, and occasional weekend hours based on family and program needs. Travel throughout the service area is required.
This position serves families in Waverly and surrounding communities throughout Bremer County. Frequent local travel is required.
Why Join Families First?
- Flexible scheduling
- Meaningful work that changes lives
- Extensive training and professional development
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to build relationships with children and families
- Make a direct impact on family reunification and child well-being
What You'll Do
- Supervise and support family interactions between parents, children, and siblings.
- Assist with transportation and coordination of family visits and services.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, caregivers, and community partners.
- Complete timely documentation and reports.
- Help connect families with community resources and supports.
- Observe, document, and communicate concerns related to child safety and well-being.
- Support families using agency-approved, evidence-based interventions.
- Respond effectively in stressful or crisis situations while maintaining professionalism and client safety.
Qualifications
You must meet one of the following requirements:
- The equivalent of two years of full-time education involving direct contact with people in overcoming their social, economic, psychological, or health challenges; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting qualifying work experience for the required education up to a maximum of two years.
About Families First
Families First is one of Iowa's leading providers of family-centered, in-home, and community-based services. Every day, our employees help children and families navigate challenges, build strengths, and achieve stability.
- Accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA)
- Serving approximately 3,000 individuals annually
- Providing services in 57 Iowa counties
- Employing approximately 300 dedicated professionals statewide
Join Our Team - Apply Today!
If you're passionate about helping children and families thrive and want a career with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Families First is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment background check required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,399.96 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of full-time experience do you have working directly with individuals and/or families in fields such as human services, behavioral health, child welfare, childcare, education, juvenile justice, healthcare, caregiving, or other related helping professions?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $42,400