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. Reports directly to the HOPES Program Manager/Supervisor.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred, High School Diploma or GED with two years coursework in a health related, social work or human services field 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
• Must have valid driver's license, reliable transportation and ability to obtain car insurance at agency-specified liability level

Siouxland District Health Department offers a wide array of services in a progressive public health environment. Staff have the ability to interact with professionals working in our health promotions, environmental health, infectious disease, epidemiology, preparedness and family and community health areas. SDHD offers an onsite fitness room, involvement in wellness activities and a lactation/relaxation room.  

Woodbury County benefits include:  IPERS, Health Ins with $250/Deductible; Dental, Life & LTD Insurance; Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 paid Holidays and 2 Personal Days!

If interested in APPLY HERE. The application process is all electronic and managed through Woodbury County Human Resources.