What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist (FADSS) position at FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES?
Why Work here?
STRENGTH BASED FAMILY SUPPORT
Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve. As a valued team member, you are eligible for:
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401k Retirement plan
- Growth & Advancement opportunities
- Competitive Wages
- Excellent paid leave time package
- 7 paid holidays
- Business casual work environment
- Educational discounts
- Fitness Center Discounts
What you will do?
As the Family Support Specialist you will be responsible for providing the supportive services which enable families to achieve self-sufficiency and reach their potential in Dubuque, Delaware, Jones, Linn Benton, Iowa, Johnson and Washington Counties. These activities include Family Support, skill development, life skills advocacy, and care management implementation. Specific responsibilities include:
Family Support (Prevention)
- Complete home visits with families on a monthly basis
- Work with the whole family with a supportive and non judgmental mindset
- Involve the families in goal setting that is important to them, work through barriers to achieving goals
- Complete required assessments child development, relationships, support systems, brain health
- Identify community resources available and how to access
- Mediate conflicts and problem-solves breaking of real or perceived barriers to the child/family’s involvement in the community.
- Network with community service representatives to advocate for accessibility of non-traditional resources for families.
Care Management Implementation
- Document service delivery, including objectives of treatment and intervention strategies.
- Facilitate community resource planning and case progress evaluation
- Participate in discharge planning & documentation.
Life Skills & Advocacy (Prevention)
- Identify community resources available to support families.
- Work with community resources, vendors, & public systems to achieve self-reliance.
- Establish relationships & counsels families to support independence.
- Report on client activity and community contacts.
- Teach basic living skills, including financial management & employment skills.
What you need:
To qualify for this position you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Services related field of study (or)
- Possess a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in a human services related field of study (or)
- Possess a High School diploma/GED and the equivalent of 5 years of full time experience in social services or other human services delivery.
Additional Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective problem solving and coordination abilities
- Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment