Functional Family Specialist -Dubuque

Four Oaks Family & Children Services; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Growth opportunities

Paid leave

7 holidays

Flexible schedule

Casual work environment

Educational discounts

Fitness center discounts

Job summary

Four Oaks Family & Children Services in Dubuque, IA seeks a Functional Family Specialist to assess client interactions, formulate interventions, and monitor progress toward treatment goals. Direct care includes weekly home-based family therapy with 10–15 families, over 8–26 weeks.

The role also covers case management implementation, discharge planning, and interfacing with schools, medical and psychiatric contacts to coordinate services with stakeholders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide at least one hour of weekly, home-based family therapy sessions.
• Manage a caseload of 10–15 families for 8–26 weeks.
• Coordinate with schools, medical and psychiatric contacts and other stakeholders.

Skills

Family therapy

Case management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in psychology/sociology/social work/related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Dubuque Campus - Dubuque, IA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, 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 of one-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 Master'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.