Family Support Advocate — Home Visits & Flexible Schedule

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work schedule

401(k)

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) seeks a Family Support Specialist to assist families with parenting education and advocacy through home visits. You will connect families with local resources and help design tailored support plans to promote child health and development.

The role emphasizes direct client interaction in home settings and ongoing communication by phone, with a focus on empowering families toward their goals.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in health and human service-related field or education is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits with clients to provide parenting education and support.
• Link families to community resources and advocate for their needs.
• Help design individualized support plans to empower families to reach goals.
• Maintain client contact primarily through home visits and phone calls.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem solving

Advocacy

Education

Education

Associate's degree in health or human services or education

Job description

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) seeks a Family Support Specialist to assist families with parenting education and advocacy through home visits. You will connect families with local resources and help design tailored support plans to promote child health and development.

The role emphasizes direct client interaction in home settings and ongoing communication by phone, with a focus on empowering families toward their goals.