Family Support Specialist - Floyd, Mitchell, and Chickasaw Counties
About The Position
If you're looking for a way to make a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. Join our team today! What We Do As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children and families for more than 150 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. What You'll Do Want to make a difference in the life of children and families? Family Support Specialists (FSS) offer home visits to expectant parents and caregivers of small children, providing parenting education, support, and advocacy. Family Support Specialists link parents to resources, promote optimal child health and development, and problem solve with parents. Family needs and abilities are evaluated on an ongoing basis. Family Support Specialists assist families in designing individualized support plans and empower families overtime to achieve their chosen goals. Our home visitation program is part of a nationwide initiative designed to empower families to become and remain healthy and strong. This position will primarily meet with clients in the home and maintain contact via telephone. What You'll Need
Requirements
- Associates degree in health and human service-related field or education and 2 years of experience.
- valid driver's license
- auto insurance
- a good driving record
- the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.
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
Benefits
- A competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits
- A flexible work schedule
- A 401(k)
- Generous paid time off
- Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
- Career-building opportunities
- Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Social Assistance
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
