Family Support Worker, Clarinda

Boys Town; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate individual to provide in-home intervention services to children and families in need. This role involves developing effective relationships, assessing family needs, and providing training to promote positive behaviors. The organization emphasizes a supportive environment where employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of families. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the welfare of children and families. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Reduced cost medical visits

Zero-cost mental health visits

401K match

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Human Services or related field plus 4 years of experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-home intervention services for families in crisis.
• Develops relationships with families and community resources.
• Educates families on health and community services.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Community Resource Knowledge

Flexibility

Behavior Management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate of Arts in Human Services

Job description

Provides in-home intervention to children and their families utilizing a skill based, solution focused model to help families adopt positive solutions to problems through the teaching of skills and behavioral techniques accessing community resources and support. Pay Rates Starting at $19.60 - $22/hr + $2000 Hiring Bonus!

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Provides intervention services for IHFS.

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with families and with community service resources.
• Provides training and support in the development and utilization of functional skills to families with problems and individuals associated with the families.
• Assesses problems and provides care to youth and families; monitors individual and family progress in the attainment of predetermined goals providing regular review and update of service plans.
• Maintains appropriate level of direct contact with families per program requirements, and remains available to families 24/7, for crisis intervention as needed.
• Provides consumers, including school personnel and others working with children served by the program, training in the management of difficult behaviors.
• Promotes family self-determination by assisting family in identifying and accessing community services and resources.
• Educates families on the needs of good physical health, quality medical attention and preventive health care.
• Meets with families and children at various locations; utilizes own vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized.

Completes administrative functions for IHFS.

• Reports any critical incidents involving family members or staff according to standard reporting guidelines.
• Prepares proper documentation and service plans in a timely manner as defined by the program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of recognized interventions such as risk assessment and crisis intervention in order to address identified service needs.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and the ability to learn, apply, and explain complex regulations and policies governing child welfare processes and services.
• Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with youth, staff, and support agencies.
• Knowledge of community resources and service providers available in the geographical area; knowledge of the functions and services of the community organizations and related human services.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Boys Town model and fidelity of care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate of Arts degree in Human Services or related field plus 4 years of experience working with children and families can be substituted.
• Minimum 1 year of experience including working with children and families required.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
• Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job required.
• Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.
• Available rotationally to provide crisis response and must be available to work non-traditional business hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays required.
• Certification or licensure may be required based on Affiliate Site location, Local contracts, or Federal/State contract requirements required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with children and families in community-based programs or Boys Town Programs preferred.

OTHER DUTIES:

• This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Duties are performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive (physical interventions, escorts, etc.) to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to outside weather conditions and may be required to visit homes with substandard living conditions and domestic pets.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

ABOUT BOYS TOWN:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment