Family & Community Specialist

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

Required Education

Required Education Bachelor's

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.

Preferred Education

Preferred Education Master's

Discipline(s) Social work or other human services 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 Number

Posting Number U01680P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Until Filled Yes

EEO Statement

LSU Health New Orleans seeks 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 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.

LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer ( SAME ) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (
HRMADA ).

About the School/Department

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC , New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:
Additional Benefits

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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