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Community Action of Southeast Iowa Family Development Specialist in Keokuk, Iowa
**[SUMMARY:[ Works with targeted families in the Family Development and Self-Sufficiency Program, to help clients develop own achievable goals, workable plans and achieve self-sufficiency.
**[ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES [include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
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- Maintain confidentiality.
- Follow the FaDSS program Code of Ethics.
- As a Mandatory Reporter, will report suspected adult/child abuse immediately by following established guidelines.
- Recruit clients, maintain a full case load of clients and maintain client files to meet FaDSS standards.
- Prepare general business correspondence as needed. Will be required to do a significant amount of computer work to prepare necessary documentation regarding clients and home visits.
- Meet with participants in their home or virtually if deemed appropriate to establish service intensity, to establish and monitor family goals and progress, and to strategize appropriate action plans.
- Meet with family members, individually and as a whole.
- Conduct family assessments and screenings as needed.
- Assist family members with setting short and long-term goals.
- Refer family members to appropriate agencies, organizations, and other services, and accompany if needed.
- Meet with other service providers to assist families in reaching goals.
- Assess and monitor family health status.
- Assist families in becoming involved in the community and/or school functions.
- Work in the office with other Community Action Neighborhood Center staff and develop a good working relationship.
- Be self-starter, motivated, organized, dependable and open to challenges.
- Must have knowledge of the county and available resources.
- Will drive regularly on a weekly basis to visit clients and other job responsibilities. Must have regular availability to insured, mechanically sound vehicle.
- Prior experience or demonstrat knowlge of public speaking, working with groups and organizations.
- Model professional behavior and dress code.
- Use the Goal for It goal setting framework to assist families with setting achievable goals
- Attend the New FaDSS Worker training in Des Moines within 1 year of hire (two day training)
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