Family Support Specialist — Early Childhood

Job overview

The Family Support Specialist — Early Childhood role is onsite in Sioux City, IA, serving Woodbury County, with primarily in-home client visits and telephone contact. Compensation is not specified. Lutheran Services in Iowa’s Early Childhood Services provides care, guidance, and education to parents of young children. The specialist supports expectant parents and caregivers through parenting education, advocacy, and connections to community resources. By assessing family needs and helping families create individualized support plans, the role promotes child health and development and helps families work toward their chosen goals.

What you'll do

• Conduct home visits with expectant parents and caregivers of young children
• provide parenting education, support, and advocacy
• connect parents with community resources
• promote optimal child health and development
• problem-solve with parents
• evaluate family needs and abilities on an ongoing basis
• help families design individualized support plans and work toward their goals
• maintain telephone contact with clients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family support specialist

early childhood

home visiting

parenting education

family advocacy

child development

community resources

sioux city ia

woodbury county

lutheran services in iowa

associate degree required

mileage reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with employer matching, paid time off and holidays, flexible scheduling opportunities, mileage reimbursement, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, professional development, and other listed employee programs.

Why this role

Requires an associate degree in a health, human services, or education-related field and two years of experience; a related bachelor’s degree is preferred. Requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a good driving record. Mileage reimbursement and comprehensive benefits are listed.

About the employer

Lutheran Services in Iowa is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.