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Families First Counseling Services
Family Support Specialist- Social Worker - 5,000 Sign-on Bonus
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$63,391 / year median in Iowa
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Families First is looking for an individual to join our team as a Family Support Specialist (FSS)! As an FSS, you will have the opportunity to engage families and children in the community to ensure positive outcomes. This position offers flexible hours with variable scheduling which may include evening and weekend availability as required to meet the needs of families as well as contractual requirements. This position will serve the city of Mason City in Cerro Gordo, Winnebago and Hancock Counties and surrounding areas in Iowa; travel is expected. $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! Job Responsibilities
- Provide in-home intervention to children and their families utilizing skill-based, evidence-based practices to help implement solutions to problems and strengthen families.
- Participate in the preparation and implementation of a service plan with input from all parties involved (DHHS, other contracted agencies, court, client, etc.).
- Develop and implement a service agenda for each session.
- Maintain regular contact with contracting agencies, family, and other identified parties to achieve goals.
- Document service delivery, including objectives of treatment and/or intervention strategies.
- Understand and utilize defined assessment tools in working with all cases.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment when needed.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Complete on-call duties as assigned.
- Calmly and effectively provide crisis intervention in emergency situations.
- Maintain caseload and consistently achieve contract requirements. Qualifications
- Education requirements: o Associate of arts degree from an accredited college/university recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 2 years of full-time experience in human services or a related field; or o A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college/university recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or o A Master's Degree from an accredited college/university recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Possess and maintain a valid Iowa driver's license and personal automobile insurance.
- Have immediate access to reliable transportation.
- Have a passion for serving Iowa's children and families, and strong verbal and written communication skills. About Families First Families First is one of the leading providers of family based, in-home and in-office services in the State of Iowa. Our employees assist children and families with daily stressors, enabling them to balance a family, work, and school.
- We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation.
- We serve approximately 3,000 individuals through our various programs in fifty-seven counties within the State.
- We employ approximately 260 employees.