FCS-FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER-Ottumwa

FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES is seeking an Entry Level Family Support Worker at the Ottumwa Campus, Ottumwa, IA. The role involves assisting families toward reunification, coordinating schedules, and connecting families with community supports.

The position includes traveling up to 50% and requires a High School diploma or GED, with opportunities to work within a dedicated service delivery team and gain experience in family services.

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring at least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED required or preferred.

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).
• Collaborate with Family Support and Intervention Specialists as a team.
• Be trained in family interaction and observation documentation during interactions.

Skills

Scheduling appointments

Transportation coordination

Family supervision

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry | Job Location: Ottumwa Campus - Ottumwa, IA 52501 | 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

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:

• At least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Prior education or experience related to social services is preferred, but not a requirement.