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Family Development Self-Sufficiency Specialist

Department: Family Development & Self-Sufficiency
Location: Orange City, IA

Department: Family Development & Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS)

Reports to: FaDSS Coordinator

Primary Work Location: Orange City

Pay Status: Hourly

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

Work Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8 AM-4:30 PM Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service Field or Family Development Certification and 3 years experience preferred.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ability to develop positive and trusting relationships with targeted families.
  • Actively recruit and enroll eligible families to meet and maintain caseload requirements.
  • Possess excellent listening skills and problem-solving skills.
  • Administer required assessments with enrolled families within appropriate time frames.
  • Assist target families in developing family plans.
  • Assist families with the goal setting framework & process for skill building.
  • Maintain and document regular contact with all enrolled families through program exit.
  • Maintain documentation of activities and assessments for all families throughout enrollment.
  • Attend collaborative meetings with community partners.
  • Connect families to stabilizing supports & opportunities in their communities.
  • Insure that client data remains confidential.
  • Establish and maintain positive partnerships with area resource providers.
  • Responsible for completing all documentation and necessary recordkeeping within appropriate timeframes.
  • Submit reports, time and expense sheets and special request at the assigned time.
  • Communicate agency philosophy and goals accurately to others.
  • Assist in local fund-raising efforts and public appearances.
  • Creates and maintains positive image through office and personal appearance.
  • Attend staff meetings, training sessions, agency events.
  • Ability to complete duties with reasonable accommodation.
  • Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Must be willing and able to complete Family Development Certification within one year of hire.
  • Must complete mandatory reporter training within 6 months of hire and renew every five years.
  • Self-Starter
  • Empathy with persons who are low-income or FIP recipients.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience in providing supportive services.
  • Knowledge of and ability to work with community resources.
  • Reliable personal transportation, valid Iowa drivers license and insurance.
  • Complete 10 hours of professional development annually.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours and travel as appropriate.
  • Keep office areas clean and neat.
  • Keep equipment in good working condition.
  • Able to complete duties as assigned with reasonable accommodations.
  • Maintain confidentiality on all agency services at all times.
  • Must submit to Criminal History, Child Abuse and Motor Vehicle Record checks according to company policy.
  • Must be able to lift 10 pounds often, lift up to 20 pounds occasionally, lift over 20 pounds rarely.
  • Maintain professional behavior and attitude.
  • Respond positively to change.

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