Family Support Specialist

Job overview

The Family Support Specialist role is primarily onsite through home visits in Woodbury County, Iowa, with telephone contact; the listing is based in Sioux City, IA. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes pay as competitive. 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 of young children through parenting education, advocacy, resource connections, and individualized support planning. The work helps families pursue their goals and promotes child health and development.

What you'll do

• Conduct home visits with expectant parents and caregivers of small children
• provide parenting education, support, and advocacy
• connect parents with community resources
• promote child health and development
• evaluate family needs and abilities
• help families design individualized support plans
• maintain telephone contact.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family support specialist

home visiting

early childhood services

parenting education

family advocacy

woodbury county ia

sioux city ia

lutheran services in iowa

associate degree required

mileage reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) employer match
• paid time off and holidays
• flexible scheduling opportunities for many positions
• mileage reimbursement
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• possible Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

Why this role

Required associate degree in a health, human service-related, or education field and two years of experience; bachelor's degree preferred; mileage reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

About the employer

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