FCS-Family Support Specialist -Cedar Rapids

Four Oaks Family & Children Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on & Retention Incentive

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Growth & Advancement opportunities

Competitive wages

Excellent paid leave time package

7 paid holidays

Business casual work environment

Educational discounts

Fitness Center Discounts

Job summary

Four Oaks Family & Children Services in Cedar Rapids seeks an experienced caseworker to support permanency goals. You will coordinate interdisciplinary treatment, document service delivery, and participate in discharge planning and crisis intervention as needed.

A Bachelor's Degree is preferred; an Associate's Degree with two years of related experience is acceptable. This full-time role offers competitive wages, health insurance, retirement plan, generous leave, and ongoing growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a social services related field is preferred.
• Associate's degree in a Human Services related field with two years related experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular contact with referring worker, family, and collaterals to achieve permanency goals.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment, maintaining weekly contact with the Therapist and Program Coordinator on all assigned cases.
• Document service delivery, including objectives of treatment and/or intervention strategies.
• Understand and utilize defined assessment tools in working with all cases.
• Facilitate community resource planning, case progress evaluation & permanency planning.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary crisis planning.
• Participate in discharge planning & documentation.
• Schedule and facilitate quarterly staffing on all assigned cases.
• Assess treatment needs.
• Participate in the preparation and implementation of a service plan with input from client, family, therapist, program coordinator, and referral source.
• Demonstrate proficiency in use of various counseling techniques.
• Develop and implement a service agenda for each session.
• Complete on-call duties as assigned.
• Calmly and effectively provide crisis intervention in emergency situations.
• Maintain caseload and consistently achieve quota.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or related field

Associate's Degree in Human Services + 2 years related experience

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced | Job Location: Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: Bachelor's Degree | Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $47,000.00 | Travel Percentage: Frequent Travel Required – Up to 50% | Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

What you will do?

• Maintain regular contact with referring worker, family, and identified collaterals to achieve permanency goals.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment, maintaining weekly contact with the Therapist and Program Coordinator on all assigned cases.
• Document service delivery, including objectives of treatment and/or intervention strategies.
• Understand and utilize defined assessment tools in working with all cases.
• Facilitate community resource planning, case progress evaluation & permanency planning.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary crisis planning.
• Participate in discharge planning & documentation.
• Schedule and facilitate quarterly staffing on all assigned cases.
• Assess treatment needs.
• Participate in the preparation and implementation of a service plan with input from client, family, therapist, program coordinator, and referral source.
• Demonstrate proficiency in use of various counseling techniques.
• Develop and implement a service agenda for each session.
• Complete on-call duties as assigned.
• Calmly and effectively provide crisis intervention in emergency situations.
• Maintain caseload and consistently achieve quota.

Why Work here?

Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve.

Benefits

• $1,000.00 Sign-on & Retention Incentive
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Growth & Advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Excellent paid leave time package
• 7 paid holidays
• Business casual work environment
• Educational discounts
• Fitness Center Discounts

Qualifications & Program Information

What you need:

• Possess 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.