Family Support Specialist - Cornerstone Program - Four Oaks Family & Children Services : Job Details

Job DetailsLevel Experienced Job Location Dubuque Campus - Dubuque, IA Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services Position DetailsWhat you will do? As the Family Support Specialist you will be responsible for providing the supportive services for Dubuque, Delaware and Jones counties, which enable families to achieve self sufficiency and reach their potential. These activities include Family Support, home visits, skill development, life skills advocacy, and care management implementation. Specific responsibilities include: Family Support (Prevention)

• Understand community resources available.
• Participate in home visits to asses child & parent's level of development and support their needs.
• Mediate conflicts and problem-solves breaking of real or perceived barriers to the child/family's involvement in the community.
• Network with community service representatives to advocate for accessibility of non-traditional resources for families.
• Facilitate support networks for involved families & youth through a variety of venues including but not limited to family/youth nights, holiday parties, informal support groups, etc.

Care Management Implementation

• Follow the standards set forth in the Agency Case & Treatment Coordination manual.
• 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.

Life Skills & Advocacy (Prevention)

• Identify community resources available to support 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.

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

Qualifications & Program InformationWhat you need: To qualify for this position you must meet one of the following criteria:

Possess a Bachelor's Degree in a Social Services related field of study (or)

Possess an Associate's Degree or High School Diploma and at least one year of directly related experience.

Additional Requirements include:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective problem solving and coordination abilities
• Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment