Family Support Specialist

Lutheran Services in Iowa•Muscatine, IA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children and families for more than 160 years. Our Early Childhood Services provide critical care, guidance, and education to parents of young children across the state. Whether we're meeting with families through in-home weekly visits, connecting them to local resources in their community, or hosting support groups for parents to bond, this team makes a direct impact on the lives of the Iowans we are privileged to serve. You can join us on our mission to provide hope and healing.

Requirements

Associates degree in health and human service-related field or education
2 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in health or human service-related field or education

Responsibilities

Offer home visits to expectant parents and caregivers of small children, providing parenting education, support, and advocacy.
Link parents to resources.
Promote optimal child health and development.
Problem solve with parents.
Evaluate family needs and abilities on an ongoing basis.
Assist families in designing individualized support plans.
Empower families overtime to achieve their chosen goals.
Primarily meet with clients in the home and maintain contact via telephone.

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) with employer matching contributions
Generous paid time off accrual
paid holidays
flex holidays
Flexible scheduling opportunities for many positions
Mileage reimbursement
Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Exclusive Team LSI benefits, including complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Rainy Day Pal support, partnerships with Dupaco Credit Union, DailyPay advanced pay services, and more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other student loan repayment assistance programs