Families First is looking for an individual to join our team as a Facilitator!

This position will serve the city of West Union in Howard, Allamakee, Winneshiek, Clayton, Buchanan, Delaware, & Fayette Counties and surrounding areas in Iowa; regular travel is required.

Job Responsibilities

Family Focused Meetings (FFM)

· Understands principles and purpose of family 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 fifty-seven counties within the State.

· We employ approximately 260 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