Family Support Specialist; FADSS
Job in
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, 52001, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Details:
Level: Experienced |
Job Location:
Dubuque Campus
- Dubuque, IA 52001 | Position Type:
Full Time | Education Level: Bachelor's Degree | Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services
- 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
Family Support (Prevention)
- Complete home visits with families on a monthly basis
- Work with the whole family with a supportive and non judgmental mindset
- Involve the families in goal setting that is important to them, work through barriers to achieving goals
- Complete required assessments child development, relationships, support systems, brain health
- Identify community resources available and how to access
- Mediate conflicts and problem‑solve breaking of real or perceived barriers to the child/family’s involvement in the community
- Network with community service representatives to advocate for accessibility of non‑traditional resources for families
- Document service delivery, including objectives of treatment and intervention strategies
- Facilitate community resource planning and case progress evaluation
- Participate in discharge planning & documentation
- Identify community resources available to support families
- Work with community resources, vendors, & public systems to achieve self‑reliance
- Establish relationships & counsel families to support independence
- Report on client activity and community contacts
- Teach basic living skills, including financial management & employment skills
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Services related field of study (or)
- Possess a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in a human services related field of study (or)
- Possess a High School diploma/GED and the equivalent of 5 years of full time experience in social services or other human services delivery
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective problem solving and coordination abilities
- Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment
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