Home Based Family Support Worker, Council Bluffs

Boys Town; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated professional to provide in-home intervention services to children and families. The role involves developing relationships, assessing needs, and providing training and support. Ideal candidates will have experience in human services and effective communication skills. This position offers a competitive pay rate and a hiring bonus.

Benefits

Hiring Bonus: $5000

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year working with children and families.
• 4 years of experience in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides intervention services for IHFS.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with families.
• Completes administrative functions for IHFS.

Skills

Effective communication

Crisis intervention

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Associate of Arts in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Provides in-home intervention to children and their families utilizing a skill-based, solution-focused model to help families adopt positive solutions to problems through the teaching of skills and behavioral techniques, accessing community resources and support.

Hiring Bonus: $5000

Pay Rates Starting at: $20.50 - $23.50/hr +

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Provides intervention services for IHFS.

1. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with families and community service resources.
2. Provides training and support in developing and utilizing functional skills to families and individuals associated with the families.
3. Assesses problems, provides care to youth and families, and monitors progress towards goals, updating service plans regularly.
4. May provide outreach and prevention services, including increasing community awareness and offering informational and educational programs to youth and families.
5. Maintains appropriate level of contact with families, remains available 24/7 for crisis intervention as needed.
6. Promotes family self-determination by helping families access community services and resources.
7. Educates families on health, medical attention, and preventive health care.
8. Models professionalism and respect.
9. Meets families and children at various locations; uses own vehicle for travel and transportation, with mileage reimbursement.

Completes administrative functions for IHFS.

1. Prepares and submits reports and recommendations regarding caseload status.
2. Reports critical incidents following guidelines.
3. Prepares documentation and service plans promptly.
4. Implements supervisor feedback.
5. Ensures compliance with standards and regulations.
6. May be trained as a certified Common Sense Parenting Instructor and conduct courses as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Understanding of youth care regulations and policies.
• Ability to work independently, with integrity, and effectively with youth and support agencies.
• Knowledge of community resources and services.
• Effective communication skills while maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Boys Town model and fidelity of care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate of Arts in Human Services or related field + 4 years of experience, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year working with children and families.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to travel.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours and provide crisis response.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in community-based programs or Boys Town programs.

Other duties may be assigned as needed. Serves as a role model aligned with Boys Town values.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must maintain physical and emotional endurance for stressful situations, working in diverse environments including outdoor and home visits.

Care and respect for others is foundational at Boys Town. We foster a culture of belonging, respecting individual differences to enhance decision-making, innovation, and results.