FCS-Solution Focused Meeting Facilitator

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location:
  
  Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: High School Diploma or GED
• Travel Percentage:
  Frequent Travel Required - Up to 50%
• Job Shift: 1st Shift
• Job Category:
  Nonprofit - Social Services

As the Solution Focused Meeting Facilitator, you will provide coordination and facilitation of Solution‑Focused meetings to enable families to achieve self‑sufficiency and reach their potential in their child‑welfare case. These activities include engaging the family, prepping team members, and scheduling the meeting.

• Complete the Solution Based Casework initial training, Solution Focused Meeting Facilitator Training and Youth Transition Decision Making Meeting (YTDM) Facilitator Training.
• Follow the SBC, YTDM, and Solution Focused Meeting Models through coordination and facilitation of SFMs and YTDM Meetings.
• Engage the family, youth, and team members using the SBC, SFM, and YTDM Meeting models.
• Maintain regular contact with the referring HHS worker and FCS provider throughout the coordination of the SFM and/or YTDM Meeting.
• Prepare family, youth, and identified team members prior to the SFM and/or YTDM Meeting occurring.
• Document service delivery as outlined by the agency.
• Meet internal and contractual guidelines for facilitating SFMs and YTDM Meetings.
• Demonstrate the skills and competencies outlined in the SFM and YTDM Facilitator Training for facilitation of SFMs and YTDM Meetings.
• Assist families, youth, and teams with identifying community services and interventions that will assist families with reaching self‑sufficiency.
• Calmly and effectively provide crisis intervention in emergency or contentious situations.
• Demonstrate flexibility with providing services to families and youth outside of normal business hours, in addition to working on a team and assisting other team members as requested.

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

• Age 21 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in child welfare is an advantage.