Solution Focused Meeting Facilitator (FCS)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Ottumwa Campus - Ottumwa, IA 52501Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma or GEDTravel Percentage: Frequent Travel Required - Up to 50%Job Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWhat you will do?

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.   Specific responsibilities include:


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 assist other team members as requested.


 

 

Why Work here?

 

 

We are more than a team, we are family!   Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members.  We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone.  Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all.  The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve.  As a valued team member, you are eligible for:


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

Qualifications & Program InformationWhat you need:

You need to be at least 23 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED to qualify.  The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field of study and/or previous experience in child welfare.