Family Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Council Bluffs, United States Family Access Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $17-$19 per hour


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 in supporting and empowering individuals to overcome life’s challenges by providing quality services in Pottawattamie and surrounding counties Fremont, and Mills.

 

Requirements: Associate of Arts degree and two years of full-time experience in human services.

 

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 for families to promote child welfare.
  • 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.
  • Maintain an 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, and respect.
  • Utilize own vehicle to travel to work destinations and transport youth as authorized, provide services in the community, or the primary home of the child and family.
  • Report and document emergencies and critical incidents involving clients or staff.
  • Participate actively in individual, group, and organizational supervision/training.

 

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 the geographical area.
  • Maintain on-call availability as needed to respond to crisis.

 

Work Location: Hybrid in Pottawattamie, Mills, and Fremont.

 

Benefits:

  • 8 Paid Holidays each year
  • 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

 

Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

 

Education:

  • Associate (Required)

Experience:

  • Human services: 2 years (Preferred)

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