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Pay: $16.58 - $18.30 per hour

Job description:

Family Development and Self Sufficiency (FaDSS) Specialist

Community Action of Eastern Iowa is seeking a highly motivated individual with social work experience to join our Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) team. In this position, Specialists provide in home case management to families enrolled in the FaDSS program. Specialists work with families to assist them with goal setting, building life skills, and accessing community resources to help participants overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency.

Minimum Level of Education/Experience Required High school diploma or equivalent required. Required experience working with families in social work/human services setting. An Associate’s degree or Bachelors’ degree in social work or other human service field is a plus. Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus.

FaDSS Specialist Position Details

$16.58 - $18.30 per hour, starting wage

Classification: Full-time / Non-Exempt

Location: Davenport, Iowa

Benefits Include

  • Paid Annual, Sick, and Personal Leave plus 12 paid holidays
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life(Group Basic Life provided at no cost, plus Voluntary Life available), and Disability Insurance Packages (Long Term Disability provided at no cost to all Full Time employees)
  • Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
  • Employee Assistance Program provided at no cost
  • Tuition Assistance

Travel Requirements for FaDSS Specialist

Travel is required to meet with participants in the FaDSS program within program service area (Scott, Clinton, Jackson, Cedar, Muscatine). Some out-of-town training required. All mileage is reimbursed at Federal mileage rates.

About Family Development and Self Sufficiency (FaDSS)

The FaDSS program in Iowa empowers families to overcome barriers, achieve stability, and work toward lasting self-sufficiency through personalized support and goal-setting. Staff build meaningful partnerships with participants, connecting them to vital resources that promote education, employment, and financial independence. This impactful work strengthens the community by helping families create brighter, more sustainable futures. Program serves families at 175% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and below.

About the Agency

Community Action of Eastern Iowa is a mission-driven non-profit serving children, families, and individuals with limited income across our region. We’re a people-focused team, committed to strengthening our community and helping families thrive. Here, your work makes a direct and meaningful impact every day.

CAEI programs include Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Weatherization (WX), Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R), Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), among others.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

 

Work Location: In person