Functional Family Specialist -Tama or Marshall County

Four Oaks Family & Children Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Oaks Family & Children Services in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Functional Family Specialist to assess client interactions, tailor interventions, and monitor progress using the Functional Family Therapy model for youths aged 10 to 18.

You will provide weekly home-based family therapy (minimum one hour), manage a caseload of 10–15 families over 8–26 weeks, and coordinate with schools, medical and psychiatric contacts to support discharge planning and permanency goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a minimum of one-hour weekly, home-based family therapy sessions.
• Utilize the Functional Family Therapy model with families who have adolescents between the ages of 10 and 18.
• Handle 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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminal justice or a related field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob 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 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 InformationWhat 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.