Transition Facilitator - Social Services Worker

Four Oaks Enterprise; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cedar Rapids seeks a Transition Facilitator to assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency. You will provide family support, care management, and life skills advocacy in a role that emphasizes community resource coordination. If you're passionate about making a difference and possess a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, apply today.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k Retirement plan

Growth & Advancement opportunities

Competitive Wages

Excellent paid leave time package

7 paid holidays

Business casual work environment

Educational discounts

Fitness Center Discounts

Qualifications

• At least 23 years old.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• One year of experience in social work or human services.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Family Team Decision Making Meetings.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment.
• Teach basic living skills, including financial management.

Skills

Family Support

Care Management

Advocacy

Community Resource Coordination

Life Skills Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: D Street - Cedar Rapids, IA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Transition Facilitator

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
• Competitive Wages
• Excellent paid leave time package
• 7 paid holidays
• Business casual work environment
• Educational discounts
• Fitness Center Discounts

What you will do?

As the Transition Facilitator you will focus on achieving self-sufficiency to reach their potential. These activities include Family Support, skill development, life skills advocacy, and care management implementation. Specific responsibilities include:

Family Support (Prevention)

• Understand the community resources and tools available for clients.
• Assess youth & parent’s level of development and support needs.
• Mediate conflicts and problem-solves breaking of real or perceived barriersto the youth/family’s involvement in the community.
• Network with community service representatives to advocate for accessibility of non-traditional resources for families.
• Facilitate Family Team Decision Making and Youth Team Decision Making Meetings
• Needs to adhere to practice protocols for delivering On the Way Home curriculum

Care Management Implementation

• Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment in line with authorized purchased services.
• Document service delivery, including objectives of treatment and intervention strategies.
• Facilitate community resource planning, case progress evaluation & permanency planning.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary crisis planning.
• Participate in discharge planning & documentation.
• Interface with school, medical &psychiatric contacts, referring worker and collaterals.

Life Skills & Advocacy (Prevention)

• Identify community resources available to support clients and families.
• Work with community resources, vendors, & public systems to achieve self-reliance.
• Establish relationships & counsels families to support independence.
• Report on client activity and community contacts.
• Teach basic living skills, including financial management & employment skills.

Qualifications & Program Information

What you need:

To qualify you must be at least 23 years of age and possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work OR BA/AA Degree in Education, Social Work, Sociology or a related field OR have equivalent education and related experience, and one year of experience in social work or human services delivery.