Family Development Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) Specialist - Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc.

Department: Family Development & Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS)

Reports to: Family Resource Director

Primary Work Location: Remsen Office

Pay Status: Hourly

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

Work Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:00 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 of 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.
• Plan action steps and use strategies needed to achieve goals in appropriate time frames.
• 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.
• Systematically refer families to resources appropriate for family needs and levels of development.
• 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, which includes monthly travel and overnight stay at course site.
• 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.