Rewarding Careers in the Human Service Field
Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc. employs over 550 people in 11 different sites throughout Iowa and Nebraska. Because of the ever-changing human service field and the continual expansion of the agency's programs and services, Boys and Girls Home and Family Services is looking for qualified individuals who exhibit a commitment to improving the lives of children and families.
Opportunities for employment range from direct-care positions, to careers in administrative and support services. Positions available vary in the educational background and experience necessary, ranging from those that require a high school degree/equivalent to others calling for a Bachelors or Masters degree.
The employment opportunities listed below are updated weekly. At the bottom of the page, interested applicants can forward questions and request further information from the Human Resource Department by clicking on the button. Potential applicants can also utilize this e-mail for attaching a resume. It is important to identify which position you are interested in if a resume is being forwarded to Boys and Girls Home and Family Services. Please note that an individual is not considered an applicant until a Boys and Girls Home and Family Services application form is completed and turned in to the agency. All resumes and/or inquiries made will be responded to by a representative from the agency's Human Resource Department.
Boys and Girls Home and Family Services is an equal opportunity employer.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Last Update: 06-25-08
RESIDENT COUNSELOR
Full or part-time positions supervising clients ages 12-18 in our Residential and Family Centered Services programs with a rotating schedule. Participate in treatment plan development, group therapy, skill development and team meetings. A Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a Human Service field or 1 year full-time experience working with youth is required for 1st (7am-3pm) and 2nd (2pm-11pm) shifts; a High School degree or GED is required for the over-night (11pm-7am)counselor position. Excellent benefits package for FULL-TIME employees.
LOCATIONS: IOWA: Sioux City NEBRASKA: So. Sioux City, Columbus, North Platte ALASKA: Fairbanks
Safety and Permanency Program
FULL-TIME CARE COORDINATORS:
Deliver and/or coordinate Safety Plan or family Safety, Risk and Permanency Services. Serve as child monitor, conduct assessments, coordinate and conduct home-based services to best meet family needs. Prepare and submit required paperwork. Full-time positions available in the Woodbury County area. Minimal educational requirements are High School/GED but prefer Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in delivering child welfare services and working with families. Bi-lingual is a plus.
LOCATION: Woodbury, Plymouth, Buena Vista, Cherokee, Kossuth, Emmet, Palo Alto Counties in IOWA
PART-TIME CASE AIDE:
Part-time positions available in Woodbury and Buena Vista Counties. Duties include: Deliver support activities with Safety Plan or Family Safety, Risk and Permanency Services. Serve as Child Safety Monitor when conducting observations of clients. Transportation of clients when needed for visitations and complete required paperwork. These individuals must have High School Diploma/GED and a valid Driver License. Bilingual Preferred.
LOCATION: Woodbury County amd Buena Vista County
GREAT BENEFITS
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package for FULL-TIME staff including:
* Medical, dental and life insurance (provided to employee at no cost)
* Supplemental Insurance
* Paid vacation
* Disability leave
* Employee assistance programs
* Retirement Plan
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Continuing Education Grants/Perkins Loan forgiveness program
* Educational Grants
* AAA discount
* Monthly in-service training
* Free Parking
MAIL
Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
2101 Court Street
P.O. Box 1197
Sioux City, IA 51102-1197
PHONE
Human Resources Department
712-293-4700
FAX
712-293-4800
We are also partnering with Family Centered Services of Alaska (FCSA) in Fairbanks, Alaska. This facility offers both a Residential Diagnostic Treatment Center (RDT) that provides quality residential and therapeutic services to severely emotionally disturbed children and youth ages 10-17 years of age who are at high risk of out-of-state placement and a Therapeutic Family Home program (TFH) that provides residential care to children, 5-18 years of age, who are experiencing mental health issues and behavior problems making them at risk of psychiatric placement outside of their community. Please see the end of this section to review positions available with them and how to apply.
TO APPLY FOR POSITIONS AT FCSA IN ALASKA:,
Contact Lonnie Hovde, Human Resources Director at lhovde@familycenteredservices.com. Or send your resume to his attention at 620 5th Ave., 2nd Floor, Fairbanks AK 99701. His fax is (970) 451-8945 and phone number is (907) 474-0890. To apply online, visit FCSA's website at www.familycenteredservices.com
