Home Visitor - Relief Nursery at Lutheran… · Lakeview

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:
This Position is located in Lakeview, OR.

All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. The Home Visitor will provide parenting information, resources, and support to highly stressed parents as a member of the Relief Nursery team at A Family Place. This involves providing intensive home visiting services, group facilitation as needed, and eventually being a lead staff member in providing regular respite opportunities for families In Lake County. Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a full-time Position at 1 FTE (37.5 hours per week), which requires the ability to work some evening hours.

• Work collaboratively with staff, interns, volunteers, and community partners to support the mission of keeping children safe and families together.
• Maintain a caseload of 15–20 families, ensuring complete and accurate documentation, including releases, medical information, and emergency contacts.
• Conduct home, community, and site visits, which may include transporting families to and from community resources (in personal car) and AFGP events; assess child development using evidence-based tools, provide resources/referrals, and deliver crisis support when needed.
• Communicate developmental goals and progress to families, model positive interactions, and promote problem-solving skills.
• Provide regular planned respite care as lead teacher and ensure inclusive practices for children with disabilities. (this will not start right way as we do not have a classroom in lake county)
• Advocate for families and coordinate services, including representing AFGP at community and IFSP meetings.
• Apply principles of diversity, equity, cultural sensitivity, and trauma-informed care in all family interactions.
• Participate in professional development and supervision, attending meetings, trainings, and weekly reflective supervision sessions with the Program Supervisor.
HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:
• 1 year of related experience working with families with multiple risk factors and knowledge of the community.
• Associate’s / Bachelor’s / master's in early childhood or related field
• ORO Step 9 or bachelor's degree in early childhood or education. Credentials may be required depending on individual program or location requirements.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Basic mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in a moderately noisy environment
• Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and moderate periods of increased physical activity
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 40 pounds; may be responsible for moving/carrying children weighing up to 40 pounds in emergency situations
• Travels between worksites regularly; responsible for transporting clients in personal and/or agency vehicle, which requires valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and motor vehicle records clearance
• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, client home/community settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, and faith-based settings such as churches

• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program, must be enrolled in the Central Background Registry (CBR), Oregon Dept of Early Learning and Care Registry
Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.