Part-Time Family Reunification Support Advocate

Four Oaks Family & Children Services; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Four Oaks Family & Children Services in Ottumwa, IA, seeks an Entry-level Family Support Worker for a part-time role at the Ottumwa Campus. Earn $18.50-$19.50 hourly to help reunify families and connect them with essential supports.

Flexible shifts and frequent travel up to 50% are part of the job. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, transporting families with a valid driver's license, supervising interactions, identifying community resources, and advocating for children and families

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and meetings.
• Provide transportation assistance with valid driver’s license and insurance
• Supervise family interactions
• Supervise sibling interactions
• Identify tools, resources and/or supports within the community
• Advocate for children/families referred to FCS services
• Telephone contacts with the parent(s)/adult(s) in the case
• Work with Family Support Specialists and Intervention Specialists assigned to the case and work as a cohesive team member providing case supervision
• Be trained in and demonstrate skills in family interaction and capable observation documentation during sibling and family interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Four Oaks Family & Children Services in Ottumwa, IA, seeks an Entry-level Family Support Worker for a part-time role at the Ottumwa Campus. Earn $18.50-$19.50 hourly to help reunify families and connect them with essential supports.

Flexible shifts and frequent travel up to 50% are part of the job. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, transporting families with a valid driver's license, supervising interactions, identifying community resources, and advocating for children and families