Family Support Specialist

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) is seeking a dedicated Family Support Specialist to serve Waterloo. This full-time role centers on home visits to expectant parents and caregivers, offering parenting education, advocacy, and connections to resources.

You'll assess family needs, design individualized support plans, and maintain regular contact by phone, supporting healthy child development and family stability. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; an Associates is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in health and human service-related field or education (required).
• Bachelor's degree in health or human service-related field or education (preferred).
• 2 years of experience in health or human services (required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to expectant parents and caregivers.
• Provide parenting education, advocacy, and resource connections.
• Link families to local services and develop individualized support plans.
• Maintain ongoing contact with families via telephone.

Skills

Home visits

Parenting education

Advocacy

Phone follow-up

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or human service-related field or education

Associates degree in health and human service-related field or education

Job description

If you're looking for a way you can make a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. Join our team today! At LSI, your journey is our passion! Our Early Childhood program is currently seeking a Full Time Family Support Specialist to serve Waterloo.

What We Do

As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children and families for more than 160 years. Our Early Childhood Services provide critical care, guidance, and education to parents of young children across the state. Whether we're meeting with families through in-home weekly visits, connecting them to local resources in their community, or hosting support groups for parents to bond, this team makes a direct impact on the lives of the Iowans we are privileged to serve.

You can join us on our mission to provide hope and healing.

What You'll Do

Want to make a difference in the life of children and families? Family Support Specialists (FSS) offer home visits to expectant parents and caregivers of small children, providing parenting education, support, and advocacy. Family Support Specialists link parents to resources, promote optimal child health and development, and problem solve with parents. Family needs and abilities are evaluated on an ongoing basis. Family Support Specialists assist families in designing individualized support plans and empower families overtime to achieve their chosen goals. Our home visitation program is part of a nationwide initiative designed to empower families to become and remain healthy and strong.

This position will primarily meet with clients in the home and maintain contact via telephone.

What You'll Need

Preferred: Bachelors degree in health or human service-related field or education.

Required: Associates degree in health and human service-related field or education and 2 years of experience.

How We'll Support You

In addition to joining an outstanding team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer matching contributions
• Generous paid time off accrual, paid holidays and flex holidays
• Flexible scheduling opportunities for many positions
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Exclusive Team LSI benefits, including complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, Nationwide Pet Insurance, partnerships with Dupaco Credit Union, DailyPay advanced pay services, and more
• As a nonprofit organization, LSI employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other student loan repayment assistance programs

Who We Are

LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/

It's their life. It's your career. Make a difference in both at LSI! This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.