FCS-FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER-Cedar Rapids-PART-TIME

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services is seeking a Family Support Worker to join a service delivery team focused on reunification of families. The role includes coordinating appointments, transporting families, and supervising interactions to ensure supportive family engagement and barrier removal.

The position requires at least a High School diploma or GED and a minimum of six months of related experience. Social services background is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School diploma or GED plus 6 months of experience.
• Prior education or experience in social services is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and meetings.
• Provide transportation assistance with valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Supervise family interactions.
• Supervise sibling interactions.
• Identify tools, resources and supports within the community.
• Advocate for children/families referred to FCS services.
• Telephone contacts with the parent(s)/adult(s) in the case.
• Work with Family Support Specialists and Intervention Specialists as part of the team.
• Be trained in and demonstrate skills in family interaction and observation/documentation during interactions.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Make a Real ImpactWhat you will do?As the Family Support Worker you will serve as an important part of a service delivery team that works to help achieve reunification with parents and children and maintain that unification. This position will provide opportunities for families to have meaningful family contacts with one another and identify critical formal and informal supports to families that can provide support on an ongoing basis and assist the family in removing barriers to maintain family unification. Specific responsibilities include:Schedule appointments and meetings.Provide transportation assistance with valid driver’s license and insuranceSupervise family interactionsSupervise sibling interactionsIdentify tools, resources and/or supports within the communityAdvocate for children/families referred to FCS servicesTelephone contacts with the parent(s)/adult(s) in the caseWork with Family Support Specialists and Intervention Specialists assigned to the case and work as a cohesive team member providing case supervisionBe trained in and demonstrate skills in family interaction and capable observation documentation during sibling and family interactionWhat you need:To qualify you must be at least 21 years of age and possess a High School diploma or GED plus 6 months experience. Prior education or experience related to social services is preferred but, not a requirement.