• Care Coordination Liasion

    Lutheran Services in Iowa (Muscatine, IA)


    Muscatine, IA, USA | Early Childhood | Full Time

     

    If you're looking for a way to make a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. Join our Early Childhood team as a Care Coordination Liasion! This position will serve Muscatine, Scott, Cedar, Clinton and Jackson counties.

     

    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

     

    The Care Coordination Liaison will provide outreach to the community with a special focus on child care and preschool settings for children ages 0-5 experiencing a behavioral and/or mental health crisis. The Early Childhood Liaison will use assessment and planning skills to determine the family risks, provide referrals and create care coordination plans to help each family. After receiving a referral, the Early Childhood Liaison will provide extra short-term support while other services are identified for the family. This position will work with families in person, virtually and via phone. The Early Childhood Liaison will provide a comprehensive understanding of resources in the community, and be the bridge in maintaining a relationship between community resources, the program, and the families served.

     

    What You'll Need

     

    Preferred: Bachelor's degree in health or human service related field with a minimum of two years of related experience.

     

    How We'll Support You

    On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive:

    - 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

     

    Why You'll Love Working Here

     

    "This work fulfills my passion and purpose in helping caregivers provide a nurturing and accepting environment for their kids. I feel very humbled and privileged to be able to witness their journeys every day." – Mallory, an Early Childhood Services team member

     

    Ready to get started? Apply today!

     

    This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and 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.