Family Services Consultant - Algona, IA

Boys Town • Algona, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As an In-Home Family Services Specialist, you’ll support families in their own homes—helping them build stronger relationships, develop parenting skills, and overcome challenges. Your guidance can keep families together and give children the foundation they deserve. Make a Difference in a Child’s Life – Become an In-Home Family Services Specialist in Algona, IA! At Boys Town, you’re not just starting a job—you’re joining a mission. We’ve been helping children and families thrive for over 100 years, and we want you to be part of that legacy. Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and 1 year of experience working with children and families OR (in rural Iowa) Associate’s degree and 2 years of experience OR (in rural Iowa) 4 years combined education and experience
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed)
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills are a plus
• Certification as a Parenting Instructor
• Facilitation of family decision-making meetings
• Professional development and leadership pathways

Responsibilities

• Providing in-home support and teaching practical skills to strengthen families.
• Connecting families with community resources such as schools, healthcare, and social services.
• Offering crisis intervention and guidance when needed.
• Building strong relationships with families and collaborating with professionals like teachers, doctors, and social workers.
• Developing service plans, monitoring progress, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Benefits

• Reduced or no-cost medical visits at Boys Town locations
• Free mental health visits with in-network providers
• Generous 401(k) match
• Tuition assistance and parenting resources
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Comprehensive Training
• Ongoing Support
• Career Development
• Competitive Benefits
• Tuition assistance
• mental health support
• retirement match
• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• tuition reimbursement
• parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level