FCS-FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER-Cedar Rapids

Make a Real ImpactWhat you will do?As the Family Support Worker you will serve as an important part of a service delivery team that works to help achieve reunification with parents and children and maintain that unification. This position will provide opportunities for families to have meaningful family contacts with one another and identify critical formal and informal supports to families that can provide support on an ongoing basis and assist the family in removing barriers to maintain family unification. Specific responsibilities include:Schedule appointments and meetings.Provide transportation assistance with valid driver's license and insuranceSupervise family interactionsSupervise sibling interactionsIdentify tools, resources and/or supports within the communityAdvocate for children/families referred to FCS servicesTelephone contacts with the parent(s)/adult(s) in the caseWork with Family Support Specialists and Intervention Specialists assigned to the case and work as a cohesive team member providing case supervisionBe trained in and demonstrate skills in family interaction and capable observation documentation during sibling and family interactionWhat you need: