FCS-Solution Focused Meeting Facilitator

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement plan

Growth & Advancement opportunities

Paid leave time

7 paid holidays

Business casual work environment

Educational discounts

Fitness Center Discounts

Job summary

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an Experienced Solution Focused Meeting Facilitator. This full-time role coordinates and facilitates solution-focused meetings to help families achieve self-sufficiency in child-welfare cases.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and preferably a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field, with experience in child welfare. Training in SBC, SFM, and YTDM is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; must be 21+ years old.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience in child welfare is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Solution Focused meetings to help families achieve self-sufficiency.
• Complete the Solution Based Casework initial training, SFM, YTDM trainer training.
• Follow SBC, YTDM, and SFM models in meetings and coordination.
• Engage families, youth, and team members using the models.
• Maintain regular contact with referring HHS worker and FCS provider.
• Prepare family, youth, and identified team members prior to meetings.
• Document service delivery per agency guidelines.
• Meet internal and contractual guidelines for SFMs and YTDM Meetings.
• Assist families and youth with identifying community services and interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention in emergencies and remain flexible with hours.

Skills

Meeting facilitation

Crisis intervention

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate’s degree in related field

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma or GEDTravel Percentage: Frequent Travel Required - Up to 50%Job Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWhat you will do?

As the Solution FocusedMeeting Facilitator, you will provide coordination and facilitation of Solution-Focused meetings to enable families to achieve self-sufficiency and reach their potential in their child-welfare case. These activities include engaging the family, prepping team members, and scheduling the meeting.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Complete the Solution Based Casework initial training, Solution Focused Meeting Facilitator Training and Youth Transition Decision Making Meeting (YTDM) Facilitator Training.
• Follow the SBC, YTDM, and Solution Focused Meeting Models through coordination and facilitation of SFMs and YTDM Meetings.
• Engage the family, youth, and team members using the SBC, SFM and YTDM Meeting models.
• Maintain regular contact with the referring HHS worker and FCS provider throughout the coordination of the SFM and/or YTDM Meeting.
• Prepare family, youth, and identified team members prior to the SFM and/or YTDM Meeting occurring.
• Document service delivery as outlined by the agency.
• Meet internal and contractual guidelines for facilitating SFMs and YTDM Meetings.
• Demonstrate the skills and competencies outlined in the SFM and YTDM Facilitator Training for facilitation of SFMs and YTDM Meetings.
• Assist families, youth, and teams with identifying community services and interventions that will assist families with reaching self-sufficiency.
• Calmly and effectively provide crisis intervention in emergency or contentious situations.
• Demonstrate flexibility with providing services to families and youth outside of normal business hours in addition to working on a team and assist other team members as requested.

Why Work here?

We are more than a team, we are family! 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.

As a valued team member, you are eligible for:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k 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 InformationWhat you need:

You need to be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED to qualify. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field of study and/or previous experience in child welfare.