Family-Centered Meetings Facilitator

Children & Families of Iowa; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children & Families of Iowa seeks a Facilitator to coordinate and lead Family Focused Meetings (FFM), Child Safety Conferences (CSC), Youth Transition Decision-Making (YTDM), and Youth-Centered Planning Meetings (YCPM) in alignment with statewide standards. You’ll prepare participants, guide productive discussions, and follow through with documentation to support family-driven, goal-oriented planning.

You will prepare for meetings, schedule sessions, coordinate interpreters and materials for

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent post-secondary education with relevant human services experience.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Completion of trainings and certifications within contractual timeframes, with ongoing renewal/recertification as required.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs. and travel to meeting locations.
• Strong boundaries, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow statewide contractual standards.
• Prepare for meetings with stakeholders, families, youth, and professionals.
• Scheduling meetings at times and locations that work for families and youth.
• Coordinate supplies, interpreters, and materials for in-person, virtual, or hybrid meetings.
• Ensure all participants are invited and informed of changes or cancellations.
• Facilitate meetings with quality discussions, clear outcomes, and actionable plans.
• Capable of leading meetings in intimate and large-scale formats.
• Complete follow-up tasks and documentation after meetings.
• Document and upload meeting notes within contractual timeframes.
• Maintain confidentiality in all records and communications.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Facilitation

Collaboration

Organization

Communication

Adaptability

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Children & Families of Iowa seeks a Facilitator to coordinate and lead Family Focused Meetings (FFM), Child Safety Conferences (CSC), Youth Transition Decision-Making (YTDM), and Youth-Centered Planning Meetings (YCPM) in alignment with statewide standards. You’ll prepare participants, guide productive discussions, and follow through with documentation to support family-driven, goal-oriented planning.

You will prepare for meetings, schedule sessions, coordinate interpreters and materials for