Trauma-Informed Family Support Specialist

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a Home Visitor to conduct visits within families' communities, focusing on the health and development of young children and supporting parents and caregivers with trauma-informed, curriculum-based approaches.

The role involves advocacy, service coordination, and full fidelity implementation after training in the Parents as Teachers program, aimed at promoting self-sufficiency and healthy family dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Education, Human Services, or related field and two years of experience working with children and/or families in diverse communities.
• Minimum of two years' experience working with low-income families with children birth through five in their homes.
• Bilingual preferred (Karen, Hmong, Somali, or Spanish).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing with a variety of people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visits within families' communities to optimize health and development of young children.
• Provide support, advocacy, and service coordination using trauma-informed and curriculum-based approaches.
• Complete training on Parents as Teachers and implement visits in full fidelity.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a Home Visitor to conduct visits within families' communities, focusing on the health and development of young children and supporting parents and caregivers with trauma-informed, curriculum-based approaches.

The role involves advocacy, service coordination, and full fidelity implementation after training in the Parents as Teachers program, aimed at promoting self-sufficiency and healthy family dynamics.