Functional Family Specialist

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k Retirement plan

Growth & Advancement opportunities

Excellent paid leave time package

7 Paid holidays

Flexible Work Schedule

Business casual work environment

Educational discounts

Fitness Center Discounts

Job summary

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services is seeking an experienced Functional Family Specialist in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will assess client interactions, formulate interventions, and provide direct care services within the 2nd judicial district caseload.

The role involves delivering home-based family therapy, applying Functional Family Therapy with families with adolescents aged 10–18, and managing a caseload of 10–15 families over 8–26 weeks with flexible scheduling to meet families’ needs.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminal justice or a related field is required.
• Prior experience in family therapy or youth services is preferable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly, one-hour, home-based family therapy sessions for clients.
• Use the Functional Family Therapy model with families with adolescents aged 10–18.
• Manage a caseload of 10–15 families for 8–26 weeks.
• Maintain schedule flexibility to meet families when they are available.
• Facilitate community resource planning and permanency planning.
• Coordinate discharge planning and documentation; interface with schools, medical and psychiatric contacts.

Skills

Family therapy

Caseload management

Interpersonal skills

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWhat you will do?

What you will do?

As the Functional Family Specialist you will be responsible for assessing client interactions, formulating interventions based on the identified treatment plan, evaluating the progress of treatment goals and providing direct care services. The position will be assigned to the 2nd judicial district cases. Specific responsibilities include:

Direct Services

• Provide a minimum ofone-hour weekly, home-based family therapy sessions to clients
• Utilize the Functional Family Therapy model with families who have adolescents between the ages of 10 and 18.
• Hande a caseload of 10 to 15 families, providing services anywhere from eight to 26 weeks.
• Maintain flexibility in schedule to meet families when they are available.

Case Management Implementation

• Facilitate community resource planning, case progress evaluation & permanency planning.
• Participate in discharge planning & documentation.
• Interface with school, medical & psychiatric contacts, referring worker and collaterals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for case management.

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. As a valued team member, you are eligible for:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k Retirement plan
• Growth & Advancement opportunities
• Excellent paid leave time package
• 7 Paid holidays
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Business casual work environment
• Educational discounts
• Fitness Center Discounts

Qualifications & Program Information

What you need:

A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminal justice or a related field is needed for this position. Prior experience in family therapy or youth services preferable but, not required.