Family Support Worker - bilingual preferred - Woodbury County

Siouxland District Health Department (SDHD) is the public health agency serving Woodbury County, Iowa. Our staff of 63 individuals is spread across the areas of family and community health, environmental health, health promotions, chronic disease prevention, acute disease investigation and emergency preparedness. Employees are also involved with internal committees providing input into our strategic plan, employee health and wellness initiatives and quality improvement and community engagement. SDHD provides a family friendly work environment that supports staff in establishing a good work/life balance.

Compensation - $22.41 plus benefits

Responsible and accountable to provide eligible families the Healthy Families America (Healthy Opportunities for Parents to Experience Success – HOPES) program under the supervision of HOPES Program Manager/Supervisor.  Activities include provision of in-home visits, communication with families, hospital staff, physicians and community agency partners, family education, family assessment, development of family goal plan, assessment of infant and child development, linking families to community services, and collection of family data.  Bilingual skills beneficial.

High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of coursework in Early Childhood, Social Work or Human Services preferred by not required. Minimum of two years experience in a health, social work or human services setting working with children and families required;  Healthy Families America training, CPR Certification and Mandatory Child & Adult Abuse Reporter Certification required or willing to obtain; bilingual skills beneficial; computer skills needed; ability to work with diverse populations and to work independently in an unstructured setting with minimal supervision; physical ability to transport essential supplies and to lift up to 50 pounds. Must have valid Driver License, ability to obtain car insurance at agency-specified liability level and reliable transportation

Benefits include Health Insurance with excellent coverage and an employee contribution of less than $200 per month. Single dental coverage is offered at no expense to the employee, with a family option available. Retirement benefit is through Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS). Employer contribution is 9.44% with employee contribution of 6.29%. SDHD also provides 10 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year. Starting vacation is accrued at a 2 week a year rate and sick leave is also available at about 8 hours per month. New SDHD employees are eligible for 5% annual raises with acceptable performance the first five years of their employment in addition to an annual cost of living increase.

Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, a physical exam and drug screening test prior to employment.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. 

A County Application form and a copy of resume.