Facilitator - Social Worker

Facilitator

• Social Worker 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Waukee, IA $38,850
• $45,150 a year
• Full-time Families First Counseling Services 80 reviews $38,850
• $45,150 a year
• Full-time Families First is looking for an individual to join our team as a Facilitator! This position will serve the city of Waukee in Dallas, Story, and Boone Counties and surrounding areas in Iowa; regular travel is required. Job Responsibilities Solution Focused Meetings (SFM)
• Understands principles and purpose of solution focused meetings and youth transition decision making team meetings.
• Demonstrate the skills to prepare for, facilitate and complete follow-up solution focused meetings as a means for creating sustainable family change.
• Demonstrate the skills to prepare for, facilitate and complete follow-up youth transition decision making team meetings as a means for enabling youth transition from foster care to become active participants in their lives and make strategic decisions for their future.
• Set and maintain the environment: Facilitate in a manner that supports a trust-based environment, assuring team members to be respectful, attentive, friendly, and culturally competent.
• Manage the facilitation process.
• Develop a case plan for the family during the solution focused meeting that accurately identifies the strategies and agreements made during the solution focused meeting. Child Safety Conferences (CSC)
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to schedule and successfully facilitate the initial CSC within 3 business days of the referral.
• Produce a Child Safety Conference Plan document that will guide a unique blend of services designed to address the identified and immediate needs of the family to mitigate danger and prevent removal from the caregiver home.
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to schedule and facilitate a follow up CSC within 10 calendar days from the day of the initial CSC. Qualifications
• Education requirements: o Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in Human Services related field and 2-years full-time Child Welfare experience; or o A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 1-year full-time child welfare experience; or o A Master's Degree from an accredited college/university recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 1-year full-time child welfare experience.

• 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 forty-seven counties within the State.
• We employ approximately 230 employees. Join our Team
• Apply Today!

Families First is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment background check required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$38,850.00

• $45,150.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

On the road