Family Empowerment Specialist - Build Brighter Futures

Four Oaks Family & Children Services; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Oaks Family & Children Services in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Family Support Specialist – Empower Families. You will build trusting relationships with children and families, conduct home visits, and help them identify strengths and goals to support stability and growth.

The role emphasizes empowerment, resource connection, and practical life skills training, including budgeting, employment readiness, and navigating community programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Services related field required, or
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a human services field, or
• High School diploma with 5 years of full-time social/human services experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly home visits, providing encouragement, guidance, and individualized support.
• Build trusting, supportive relationships and help families identify goals and steps toward success.
• Document family contacts, services provided, progress, and community partnerships.
• Connect families with community programs, services, and resources to promote stability.
• Support families in developing life skills such as budgeting, employment readiness, and problem-solving.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services

Bachelor's or Associate in human services

High School diploma + 5 years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Four Oaks Family & Children Services in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Family Support Specialist – Empower Families. You will build trusting relationships with children and families, conduct home visits, and help them identify strengths and goals to support stability and growth.

The role emphasizes empowerment, resource connection, and practical life skills training, including budgeting, employment readiness, and navigating community programs.