Family Support Specialist - Empower Families to Thrive

Four Oaks Enterprise; Dubuque (IA); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Four Oaks seeks a compassionate Family Support Specialist to empower families across multiple counties. You will provide home-based support, connect families with resources, and help develop practical life skills for greater independence.

Applicants should hold a related Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and coordination abilities to support children and families within the Linn, Johnson, Washington, Benton, and surrounding counties.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum requirements include a related bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for building trusting relationships.
• Ability to coordinate services, set goals, and connect families with community resources.

Aufgaben

• Conduct home visits to support families and assess needs.
• Provide individualized guidance and resources to help families set and achieve goals.
• Collaborate with community partners to expand access to services and supports.
• Help families develop life skills, including budgeting and employment readiness.
• Maintain accurate documentation of contacts, services provided, and progress.
• Advocate for families to navigate systems and access needed resources.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Coordination

MS Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Social Services

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Human Services

High School diploma/GED + 5 years of experience

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Four Oaks seeks a compassionate Family Support Specialist to empower families across multiple counties. You will provide home-based support, connect families with resources, and help develop practical life skills for greater independence.

Applicants should hold a related Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and coordination abilities to support children and families within the Linn, Johnson, Washington, Benton, and surrounding counties.