Intervention Specialist - Social Services

Four Oaks Family & Children Services
Cedar Rapids, IA
Category Social Services
Job Description
As the Intervention Specialist, you will provide assistance to Family Support Specialists in helping achieve identified family goals for safety, permanency, and well-being, removing barriers and providing opportunities for children to visit/interact with their family members.

Requirements

  • Schedule appointments and meetings.
  • Provide transportation assistance with valid driver's license and insurance.
  • Supervise family interactions after at least four visits directly with the Family Support Specialist alone and then three additional visits integrating the Intervention Specialist into sessions.
  • Supervise sibling interactions following at least two visits with the Family Support Specialist and at then at least one visit incorporating the Intervention Specialist into the interactions before performing the visit on his/her own.
  • Identify tools, resources and/or supports within the community.
  • Escort parent(s) or adult(s) in the case.
  • Advocate for children/families referred to SP/FSRP services.
  • Telephone contacts with the parent(s)/adult(s) in the case.
  • Work with the Family Support Specialist assigned to the case and work as a cohesive team member providing case supervision.
  • Be trained in and demonstrate skills in family interaction and capable observation documentation during sibling and family interaction.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement plan
  • Growth & Advancement opportunities
  • Competitive Wages
  • Excellent paid leave time package
  • 7 paid holidays
  • Business casual work environment
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