Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope
WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:
As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees, because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind
A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
12 paid agency recognized holidays
2 floating holidays to use your way
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. The Outreach Home Visitor/Parent Educator provides parenting education, family support, therapeutic classroom programming, and community outreach services to increase awareness of A Family Place programs and promote healthy child development, positive parent-child relationships, and family well-being. This bilingual (English/Spanish) position delivers intensive home visiting services to highly stressed families, coordinates and facilitates community-based parenting education groups, and assists families in accessing resources and support services. The role serves as a liaison between A Family Place programs and the community, increasing awareness, engagement, and access to available services. In addition, this position co-leads regular respite opportunities for families in the early childhood therapeutic classroom, provides oversight and support to childcare staff and volunteers during parent education programming, and collaborates with internal and external partners to strengthen outcomes for children and families. This position is full-time for 37.5 hours per week which requires the ability to work some evening hours.
Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is beneficial if you are even considering working with children in the State of Oregon since it will be required before you can start a position. Enrollment is free and it is recommended that you start now as the process can take time. Start enrollment online at: oregonearlylearning.com
Work cooperatively with staff, interns, volunteers, and community partners to support the mission of keeping children safe and families together.
Establish and maintain positive communication with parents, modeling appropriate interactions with others.
Maintain open, positive communication and promote individual/group problem-solving skills with children, families, co-workers, and the community.
Home Visitation:
Conduct outreach and family engagement initiatives to increase community awareness of A Family Place programs, increase family enrollment, and strengthen community partnerships. Including but not limited to:
Co-lead community tabling events
Cultivate and manage positive relationships with internal and external partnerships to increase family referrals for A Family Place services
Complete and document regular home visits based on a schedule mutually agreed upon by each family and the Home Visitor, in…