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FAMILY & COMMUNITY SPECIALIST

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Functional Position Title FAMILY & COMMUNITY SPECIALIST
Position Number 00057974
Appointment Type Regular
Location-City New Orleans
School/Division ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Department LSUNO Human Development Center
Position Summary
Under supervision of the EHS Director at the Human Development Center, the incumbent in this position will manage the Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) and Parent Family Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework processes. The Family and Community Specialist (FCS) will confirm family qualifications, and, once selected and enrolled, coordinate and monitor participation in program services including but not limited to attendance, family partnership agreements, and parenting education. The FCS will develop relationships with community-based service providers that support families in areas such as housing, employment, and mental wellness.

Additional Position Information
Minimum Qualifications

Required Education Bachelor's
If Other Required Education, please specify
Discipline(s) Human Services, social work, counseling, or related field.
Certifications/Licenses Required
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job Three
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job social work/social services.
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education Master's
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline(s) a Human Services or related field
Certifications/Licenses Preferred
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job Experience working in Early Head Start or Head Start Experience collaborating with resource and referral agencies.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number U01258P
Number of Vacancies 2
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
About the School/Department

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, social work, counseling, or related field AND three (3) years of experience in social work/social services or will you by start date?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter