FCS-FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER-Grinnell

FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 53,010,000 - 55,875,000; Full time

Job summary

FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES in Grinnell, IA is looking for a Family Support Worker to help achieve reunification with parents and children and maintain that unification. The role provides opportunities for families to have meaningful contact and access ongoing supports to overcome barriers to family stability.

The position will schedule appointments, assist with transportation, supervise family and sibling interactions, and advocate for families served by FCS.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a High School diploma or GED.
• Prior education or experience in social services 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/or 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 assigned to the case and work as a cohesive team member providing case supervision.
• Be trained in and demonstrate skills in family interaction and capable observation documentation during sibling and family interaction.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry Job Location: Grinnell Campus - Grinnell, IA 50112 Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level: High School Diploma or GED Salary Range: $18.50 - $19.50 Hourly Travel Percentage: Frequent Travel Required - Up to 50% Job Shift: Varied Shifts Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Make a Real Impact

What 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 insurance


• Supervise family interactions


• Supervise sibling interactions


• Identify tools, resources and/or 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 assigned to the case and work as a cohesive team member providing case supervision


• Be trained in and demonstrate skills in family interaction and capable observation documentation during sibling and family interaction

Qualifications & Program Information

What you need:

To qualify you must be at least 21 years of age and possess a High School diploma or GED. Prior education or experience related to social services is preferred but, not a requirement.