Family Support Specialist: Empower Families at Home

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work schedule

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Health, dental, life, and vision

Career-building opportunities

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Job summary

LSI is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide home visitation and support to expectant parents and caregivers of young children across Iowa. You will educate families, advocate for resources, and promote child health and development while linking families to community services.

The role emphasizes designing individualized support plans, empowering families to achieve their goals, and maintaining contact with clients primarily in the home and via telephone.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate degree in health and human service-related field or education and 2 years of experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in health or human service-related field or education.

Responsibilities

• Family Support Specialists offer home visits to expectant parents and caregivers of small children, providing parenting education, support, and advocacy.
• Link parents to resources, promote optimal child health and development, and problem solve with parents.
• Assist families in designing individualized support plans and empower families over time to achieve their goals.

Education

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

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

Job description

LSI is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide home visitation and support to expectant parents and caregivers of young children across Iowa. You will educate families, advocate for resources, and promote child health and development while linking families to community services.

The role emphasizes designing individualized support plans, empowering families to achieve their goals, and maintaining contact with clients primarily in the home and via telephone.