Family Mentor: In-Home Support for Substance-Using Families

Children & Families of Iowa; Davenport (IA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Children & Families of Iowa is seeking a Family Mentor to support families affected by substance use. You’ll provide mentorship, encouragement, and consistent guidance as families navigate the child welfare system and access needed services.

This role focuses on home visits, collaboration with HHS, and data-driven case management, requiring empathy, strong boundaries, and the ability to travel to families' homes and communities.

Qualifications

• Personal experience with the child welfare system is highly valued.
• Strong empathy and ability to connect with families facing substance use challenges.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative team and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel regularly to family homes and communities.
• Effective writing and communication skills; comfortable documenting cases.

Responsabilités

• Provide individualized mentorship to families with young children affected by substance use and involved in the child welfare system.
• Conduct weekly home visits and share case management duties with HHS workers.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold mandated reporting standards.
• Help families access services outlined in their child welfare plans.
• Attend required HHS and START Program trainings and community activities.
• Offer crisis support and guidance as needed.
• Maintain timely documentation and submit periodic data and reports.
• Build strong working relationships with families, HHS staff, service providers, and legal partners.
• Participate in local, county, and statewide meetings and stay informed on community resources.
• Assist in data collection and grant-required reporting.

Connaissances

Empathy

Communication

Independent work

Travel willingness

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Description du poste

Children & Families of Iowa is seeking a Family Mentor to support families affected by substance use. You’ll provide mentorship, encouragement, and consistent guidance as families navigate the child welfare system and access needed services.

This role focuses on home visits, collaboration with HHS, and data-driven case management, requiring empathy, strong boundaries, and the ability to travel to families' homes and communities.