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Iris Faulmino

Council Bluffs,IA

Summary

Personable Family Support Worker dedicated to helping families find appropriate social services and relief. Strong communicator provides counseling and mediation services for families in mental, physical and financial distress. Committed to making sure families receive appropriate benefits and have access to community resources.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

FaDSS Specialist

West Central Community Action
03.2024 - 09.2024

Working as a team member to help families find the necessary resources to help their families become self sufficient.

Home based visits with families and documenting what each family needs and how they are progressing in our program.

Family Support Specialist

All Communities Outreach Center
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
  • Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems to access needed supports and benefits.
  • Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
  • Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.

Family Support Specialist

Capstone Behavioral Health
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Supported clients through court proceedings or administrative hearings.
  • Established positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding.
  • Monitored compliance with court orders or other requirements.
  • Cultivated a safe environment where children could express themselves openly.
  • Educated parents on child development milestones and positive discipline techniques.
  • Demonstrated effective, culturally sensitive engagement with patients, families and partners.
  • Collaborated with probation officers, school representatives and other key individuals in community to support adolescents and families.

City Carrier Assistant

United States Postal Service, USPS
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Prepared appropriate paperwork for delivery of packages and collected payments where applicable.
  • Maintained logs of deliveries and pickups.
  • Scanned items into system to record tracking information.
  • Assisted customers with package pickups, deliveries, and inquiries.
  • Organized packages in route sequence and delivered to correct addresses.

Youth Support Specialist

Childrens Square USA
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assisted clients in developing visitation plans to meet their needs and foster positive relationships between parents and children.
  • Prepared reports summarizing data collected during home visits which were then submitted as evidence in court hearings.
  • Conducted home visits, supervised visitations, monitored safety of the environment and provided support to families involved in court proceedings.
  • Monitored progress of youth through data collection and analysis.
  • Facilitated group activities for at-risk youth to promote positive behavior change.

Warehouse/Delivery Driver

DHL
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted customers with package pickups, deliveries, and inquiries.
  • Scanned items into system to record tracking information.
  • Prepared appropriate paperwork for delivery of packages and collected payments where applicable.
  • Performed regular maintenance on assigned vehicle including checking oil levels, tires pressure.
  • Prepared mail in sequence of delivery for optimal productivity.
  • Delivered and collects mail on foot or by vehicle under varying road and weather conditions.

Education

Human Resources

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
05.2023

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Medication administration
  • Individualized care planning
  • Advocacy
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Community integration
  • Documentation
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Role Modeling
  • Child Development
  • Parenting Skills

Timeline

FaDSS Specialist

West Central Community Action
03.2024 - 09.2024

Family Support Specialist

All Communities Outreach Center
10.2023 - 02.2024

Family Support Specialist

Capstone Behavioral Health
07.2023 - 09.2023

City Carrier Assistant

United States Postal Service, USPS
06.2023 - 08.2023

Youth Support Specialist

Childrens Square USA
05.2023 - 06.2023

Warehouse/Delivery Driver

DHL
02.2021 - 01.2022

Human Resources

Iowa Central Community College
Iris Faulmino