Intervention Specialist - Social Worker

Families First is looking for an individual to join our team as an Intervention Specialist!

This position will serve the city of Burlington in Des Moines, Henry & Lee Counties and surrounding areas in Iowa; regular travel is required.

Job Responsibilities

· Must be highly organized

· Needs to have excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Must be skilled at using word, excel and at using pasting functions in email

· Have a broad base of skills to meet the individual needs of the clients

· Have immediate access to reliable transportation

· Show proof of auto insurance and have a valid driver’s license

· Report any incidents that would adversely affect your criminal history background and/or motor vehicle record

· Demonstrates a sensitivity to service populations' cultural and SES characteristics and communicate respectively and effectively with these different populations

· Attend at least 24 hours of training during the first year of employment

· Attend at least 12 hours of training annually after the first year of employment

· Be able to work well with other staff members

· Be able to remain objective and treat each client with dignity and respect no matter what the circumstance

· Attend all individual and group supervision meetings

· Be knowledgeable of the process of reporting child abuse

· Have knowledge and be able to refer families to community resources

· Meet all expectations for communication and documentation

· Report any and all criminal violations if they occur

· Be committed to serving Iowa’s children and families

· Demonstrate professionalism as an agency representative when partnering with DHS and other community partners

· Possesses independent decision-making skills

· Understands child development and developmental milestones

· Demonstrates the ability to achieve strong performance-based outcomes

· Demonstrates a sensitivity to service populations’ cultural and SES characteristics and communicate respectively and effectively with these different situations

· Identify client and family strengths and protective factors

· Assess danger and risk, distinguish imminent danger from high-risk factors

· Identify environmental factors that impact families and link them to community resources

· Empower, engage, and build relationships with clients and families

· Be able to intervene effectively in stressful and crisis situations

· Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· Education requirements:

o Associate’s Degree from an accredited college/university recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in Human Services related field and 2 years of full-time experience in human services or a related field and 2 years full-time child welfare experience with Families First; or

o A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 2 years full-time child welfare experience with Families First; or

o A Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 2 years full-time child welfare experience with Families First.

· Possess and maintain a valid Iowa driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.

· Have immediate access to reliable transportation.

· Have a passion for serving Iowa’s children and families, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

About Families First

Families First is one of the leading providers of family based, in-home and in-office services in the State of Iowa. Our employees assist children and families with daily stressors, enabling them to balance a family, work, and school.

· We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation.

· We serve approximately 3,000 individuals through our various programs in forty-seven counties within the State.

· We employ approximately 260 employees.

Join our Team – Apply Today!

Families First is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment background check required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Child Welfare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $47,000 - $52,000