Family Support Specialist - Home Visits & Impact

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Muscatine (IA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Insurance coverage (health, dental, V&

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa is seeking a Full Time Family Support Specialist to serve Des Moines County families. You will provide home visiting, parenting education, and advocacy to support child development and family well-being.

primary work occurs in clients' homes with additional outreach by phone. The role includes linking families to local resources, designing individualized support plans, and empowering parents to reach their goals within a compassionate, community-focused agency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide home visits to expectant parents and caregivers of small children, offering parenting education, support, and advocacy.
• Link parents to local resources, promote child health and development, and help solve problems with families.
• Design individualized support plans and empower families to achieve their goals.
• Meet clients in the home and maintain contact via telephone.

Skills

Home visits

Parent education

Advocacy

Communication

Education

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

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

Job description

Lutheran Services in Iowa is seeking a Full Time Family Support Specialist to serve Des Moines County families. You will provide home visiting, parenting education, and advocacy to support child development and family well-being.

primary work occurs in clients' homes with additional outreach by phone. The role includes linking families to local resources, designing individualized support plans, and empowering parents to reach their goals within a compassionate, community-focused agency.