FAMILY & COMMUNITY SPECIALIST

Posting Details Posting Summary Functional Position Title FAMILY & COMMUNITY SPECIALIST Position Number 00034728 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 specifyDiscipline(s) Human Services, social work, counseling, or related field. Certifications/Licenses RequiredIndicate 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 specifyDiscipline(s) Social work or other human services field Certifications/Licenses PreferredIndicate 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 U01680P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)Posting Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes Application Review Date to BeginSpecial Instructions SummaryEEO 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 (). 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

Created: 2026-03-04