Functional Family Specialist

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FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Waterloo, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Functional Family Specialist provides home-based family therapy sessions and manages a caseload of 10 to 15 families using the Functional Family Therapy model. They are also responsible for facilitating community resource planning, case progress evaluation, and collaborating with school, medical, and psychiatric contacts.

Qualifications

You have a Master's degree in a relevant field such as psychology, sociology, social work, human services, or criminal justice. You will provide weekly, home-based family therapy sessions using the Functional Family Therapy model for adolescents aged 10-18, managing a caseload of 10-15 families.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Functional Family Therapy

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Waterloo Campus - Waterloo, IA 50703Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWhat you will do? As the Functional Family Specialist you will be responsible for assessing client interactions, formulating interventions based on the identified treatment plan, evaluating the progress of treatment goals and providing direct care services in Cerro Gordo, Marshall, Black Hawk & Bremer Counties. The position will be assigned to the 2nd judicial district cases.  Specific responsibilities include:   Direct Services Provide a minimum of one-hour weekly, home-based family therapy sessions to clients Utilize the Functional Family Therapy model with families who have adolescents between the ages of 10 and 18. Hande a caseload of 10 to 15 families, providing services anywhere from eight to 26 weeks. Maintain flexibility in schedule to meet families when they are available. Case Management Implementation Facilitate community resource planning, case progress evaluation & permanency planning. Participate in discharge planning & documentation. Interface with school, medical & psychiatric contacts, referring worker and collaterals. Collaborate with stakeholders for case management.     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 Excellent paid leave time package 7 Paid holidays   Flexible Work Schedule Business casual work environment Educational discounts Fitness Center Discounts Qualifications & Program InformationWhat you need: A Master's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminal justice or a related field is needed for this position.  Prior experience in family therapy or youth services preferable but, not required.    

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FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES

Four Oaks Mission: Four Oaks assures children become successful adults. Four Oaks Vision: Expect Success. Four Oaks Symbol: The Four Oaks symbol represents the family, the community and the agency standing together with the child to build a future strong as the might oak. Four Oaks Philosophy: Four Oaks services are focused on and rooted in the family. We empower children and families to achieve stability, self-sufficiency and permanency.
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