Family Support Worker, Clarinda

Location: Clarinda

Provides in-home intervention to children and their families utilizing a skill based, solution focused model to help families adopt positive solutions to problems through the teaching of skills and behavioral techniques accessing community resources and support.#
** Pay Rates Starting at $20.50 - $23.50/hr +**## # **$2000 Hiring Bonus!**##
** MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:**## ##
** Provides intervention services for IHFS.*** ## Develops and maintains effective working relationships with families and with community service resources.* ## Provides training and support in the development and utilization of functional skills to families with problems and individuals associated with the families.* ## Assesses problems and provides care to youth and families; monitors individual and family progress in the attainment of predetermined goals providing regular review and update of service plans.
* ## Maintains appropriate level of direct contact with families per program requirements, and remains available to families 24/7, for crisis intervention as needed.* ## Provides consumers, including school personnel and others working with children served by the program, training in the management of difficult behaviors.* ## Promotes family self-determination by assisting family in identifying and accessing community services and resources.
* ## Educates families on the needs of good physical health, quality medical attention and preventive health care.* ## Meets with families and children at various locations; utilizes own vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized.## ##
** Completes administrative functions for IHFS.*** ## Reports any critical incidents involving family members or staff according to standard reporting guidelines.* ## Prepares proper documentation and service plans in a timely manner as defined by the program.## ##
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:*** ## Knowledge of recognized interventions such as risk assessment and crisis intervention in order to address identified service needs.* ## Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and the ability to learn, apply, and explain complex regulations and policies governing child welfare processes and services.* ## Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with youth, staff, and support agencies.
* ## Knowledge of community resources and service providers available in the geographical area; knowledge of the functions and services of the community organizations and related human services.* ## Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.* ## Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
* ## Knowledge of Boys Town model and fidelity of care.## ##
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* REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** ## An advanced degree in social work or comparable human service field; or a bachelor's degree in social work or a comparable human service field and at least two year's experience working with children and families.
* ** Minimum 1 year of experience including working with children and families required.*** ## Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.* ## Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.* ## Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job required.* ## Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.
* ## Available rotationally to provide crisis response and must be available to work non-traditional business hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays required.* ## Certification or licensure may be required based on Affiliate Site location, Local contracts, or Federal/State contract requirements required.## ##
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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** ## Experience working with children and families in community-based programs or Boys Town Programs preferred.* ## Other Duties:
This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.* ## Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.##

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** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:*** ## Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Duties are performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive (physical interventions, escorts, etc.)

to casual and…