Impactful Family Support Specialist — Flexible Home Visits

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

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.