Social Worker - Family Involvement Strategies

About the role

Family Service Rochester is seeking a full-time Social Worker Coordinator/Facilitator to join our Family Involvement Strategies Team. The ideal candidate will engage directly with families involved with child protection/child welfare services and juvenile corrections to develop plans ensuring child safety, permanency, and well-being. Tasks include coordinating and facilitating FIS meetings, completing assigned documentation, providing education on Family Involvement Strategies, and working as part of a team implementing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate FIS meetings on referral from various Community Services Units using Family Group Decision Making models.
• Complete all assigned documentation and prepare paperwork related to family plans.
• Provide education and information on Family Involvement Strategies and Family Group Decision Making to the community.
• Work as part of a team in the implementation of Family Involvement Strategies.

Requirements

• Hold a degree in a human services field.
• Relevant experience working with families.
• Preference given to those with a Minnesota Social Work License or license eligibility.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, listening, computer, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of human services and family systems.
• Experience in conflict resolution.
• The ability to work effectively and professionally with diverse populations.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation program.
• Full benefits including lost-cost health insurance, free mental health services for employees and their families.
• Generous retirement plan match with immediate vesting.
• Employer-sponsored life and disability insurance.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is responsive to client availability and may require some evenings and weekends.