FCS-Family Support Specialist --Cedar Rapids

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

Descripción de la vacante

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services seeks a compassionate Family Support Specialist to help children remain with families, support reunification, and work toward safe, stable, and permanent homes. You will coordinate with therapists, coordinators, and referring workers to implement individualized service plans and monitor progress.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, on-call responsibilities, and thorough documentation, with focus on building skills and healthier family dynamics.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a social services related field is preferred.
• Associate's degree in Human Services and 2 years of related experience required or preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide individualized family support and care coordination.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans with families and referring workers.
• Coordinate services with therapists and program leadership and maintain documentation.
• Respond to crises and participate in on-call duties.
• Support reunification and safe, stable permanency goals for children.

Conocimientos

Active listening

Crisis intervention

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree in Human Services

Descripción del empleo

Family Support Specialist – Strengthen Families. Change Lives.Be the Difference. Build Stronger Families. Create Brighter Futures!Are you passionate about helping children and families overcome challenges, build stronger relationships, and create lasting positive change? Do you enjoy connecting with people, providing encouragement, and helping families recognize their strengths?Four Oaks is looking for compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Family Support Specialists to join our team!As a Family Support Specialist, you'll play an important role in helping children safely remain with their families, supporting reunification, and working toward safe, stable, and permanent homes.Through individualized family support, care coordination, safety monitoring, and crisis intervention, you'll help families navigate challenges, develop essential skills, and work toward meaningful goals.At Four Oaks, we believe every family deserves the opportunity to succeed, and you'll help make that possible!What You'll DoSupport Families. Build Connections. Inspire Change.Make a Lasting Impact: Provide individualized support to children and families, helping them build stability, strengthen relationships, and work toward safe and lasting permanency.Meet Families Where They Are: Build trusting, supportive relationships with families while helping them navigate challenges and develop skills for long-term success.Create a Plan for Success: Collaborate with families, therapists, program coordinators, and referring workers to develop and implement individualized service plans.Strengthen Family Connections: Provide family functioning interventions, guidance, and support to promote healthier relationships and positive family interactions.Be a Family Advocate: Help families identify needs, overcome barriers, and connect with community resources that support stability and independence.Work Together for Better Outcomes: Maintain regular communication with referring workers, families, and community partners while coordinating services with therapists and program leadership.Support Safety & Stability: Provide supervision, safety monitoring, and crisis planning to help maintain safe environments for children and families.Be There When It Matters Most: Respond calmly and effectively during challenging situations, providing crisis intervention and participating in assigned on-call responsibilities.Guide Family Progress: Assess treatment needs, utilize established assessment tools, and develop structured service agendas that support individual family goals.Keep Everyone Connected: Coordinate quarterly case staffing meetings, monitor progress, and participate in permanency and discharge planning.Use Your Skills to Make a Difference: Apply appropriate counseling and intervention techniques to help families strengthen problem-solving, communication, and coping skills.Stay Organized: Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services, treatment objectives, interventions, and family progress while managing assigned caseload and productivity expectations.Why Your Work MattersEvery Child Deserves Safety. Every Family Deserves Support.Sometimes, families face challenges that feel overwhelming. Having someone who listens, provides guidance, and connects them with the right resources can make all the difference.As a Family Support Specialist, you'll help families:Create safer, more stable home environments.Strengthen parenting skills and family relationships.Overcome barriers and develop healthier coping strategies.Access community resources and supportive services.Work toward reunification and long-term permanency goals.Build confidence, independence, and lasting stability.Your work helps keep families connected, children safe, and brighter futures within reach.Why Choose Four Oaks?Because the Work You Do Matters, and So Do You!At Four Oaks, we believe in supporting the professionals who dedicate their careers to strengthening children, families, and communities.We value compassion, teamwork, professional growth, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We strive to create an environment where employees feel appreciated, supported, and empowered to succeed.Here's what we offer:Competitive Wages – Compensation that recognizes the important work you do.Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Benefits to support you and your family.401(k) Retirement Plan – Helping you prepare for your future.Generous Paid Leave Package – Time to recharge and focus on what matters most.7 Paid HolidaysCareer Growth & Advancement Opportunities – Build your skills and explore opportunities to grow within Four Oaks.Business Casual Work EnvironmentEducational DiscountsFitness Center DiscountsSupportive, Team-Oriented WorkplaceReady to Be the Difference?If you're compassionate, resourceful, dependable, and passionate about helping children and families succeed, we want to hear from you!At Four Oaks, you're not just providing family support services. You're helping families overcome challenges, build stronger relationships, and create safe, stable futures for their children.Apply Today and Become a Four Oaks Difference Maker!What you need:To qualify you must meet ONE of the following conditions:Posses a Bachelor's Degree from a 4 year college or University, preferably in a social services related field of study.Possess an Associate's Degree in a Human Services related field plus 2 years of related experience.Apply now for immediate consideration!