Job description

Family Centered Services (FCS) Family Support Specialist (Full-Time)

Family Access Center is seeking a Family Centered Services (FCS) Family Support Specialist (FSS) to join our team within a fast-paced, high-volume organization in our Sioux City office.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree or an associate of arts degree in human services or related field plus two years of full time experience in human services or related field.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide in-home intervention to children and their families utilizing skill-based, evidence-based practices to help families implement solutions to problems and strengthen families.
• Act as a resource, provider & advocate to families to promote child welfare.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and case management support in accordance with contractual responsibilities.
• Utilize collaborative documentation.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community partners including DHHS, medical providers, “parent partners,” lawyers, therapists, law enforcement staff, school officials, neighbors, fictive kin, emotional supports, and referral sources.
• Provides evidence-based practices to families and individuals associated with the family, utilize Solution-Based Casework, SafeCare, Child Safety Conferences, Motivational Interviewing, SFM & YTDM meetings.
• Maintain appropriate level of direct contact with families per program requirements and remain available to families 24/7 for crisis intervention as needed.
• Ensure professionalism through role-modeling, respect.
• Utilize own vehicle to travel to work destinations and transport youth as authorized, provide services in the community, primary home of the child and family.
• Report and document emergencies and critical incidents involving family members or staff.
• Participate actively in individual, group, and organizational supervisions/trainings.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Essential Functions Requirements:

• Applicant must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of community resources and service providers in service area.
• This position is full-time and requires scheduling flexibility with ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary to meet contractual obligations.
• maintain on-call availability as needed to respond to crises.

Benefits:

• Mileage/Travel $0.62 a mile
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Sick Time/Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Other

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Child &/or Family Welfare: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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