Family Support Worker
Company: Children & Families of Iowa
Role summary
Family Support Worker is a role at Children & Families of Iowa in Glenwood, Iowa, United States (hybrid). Posted 2026-08-26. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Family Support Worker
- Company
- Children & Families of Iowa
- Location
- Glenwood, Iowa, United States
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-26
You’ll have the chance to make a real difference in families' lives by providing hands-on support and helping them build essential life skills. It’s an incredibly rewarding way to start a career in social services since you don't need a degree to get your foot in the door and begin helping your community.
Job description
Description
At Children & Families of Iowa, our mission is simple but powerful: Restore Hope. Build Futures. Change Lives. As a Family Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping children and families navigate difficult circumstances and work toward stability and healing.
In this role, you’ll support families experiencing trauma or life challenges by providing guidance, transportation, and supervised family interactions. You’ll collaborate with parents, children, foster families, and other professionals who share a commitment to keeping families safe, supported, and connected.
If you’re passionate about helping others and want a career where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Family Support Worker, you will:
Provide transportation for families and children as needed
Facilitate and supervise family interactions
Provide crisis intervention and support services
Coordinate and schedule meetings between families and FCS team members
Complete accurate and timely case documentation
Collaborate with a team dedicated to supporting and strengthening families
Every day, your work will help families stay connected and move toward a healthier future.
WHY YOU'LL LOE WORKING HERE
We value our employees and offer a supportive environment with meaningful benefits:
80 hours of vacation time after just 90 days
Up to 480 hours of accrued paid sick leave
8 paid holidays annually
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
Company-provided life insurance with optional voluntary coverage
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
At least one year of experience in human services working with children and/or dependent adults
Preferred qualifications, but not required :
Associate degree with at least six months of relevant experience, or
Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field
Additional Requirements
Ability to work independently, respond to emergencies, and meet deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Reliable internet access or ability to work from an office location
Valid driver’s license
Auto insurance with liability coverage and a safe driving record
Candidates with diverse backgrounds and multilingual abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Children & Families of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Learn more about our mission and programs at www.cfiowa.org .
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