Family Services Consultant - Algona, IA

In-Home Family Services Specialist – Algona, IA

Looking for meaningful work that transforms lives? As an In-Home Family Services Specialist
, you'll support families in their own homes, helping them build stronger relationships, develop parenting skills, and overcome challenges. Your guidance can keep families together and give children the foundation they deserve.

Starting Pay: $20.50-$23.50/hr
Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time
Shifts: Includes early mornings, evenings, weekends, and on-call hours
Hiring Bonus: $2,500!

Why Work at Boys Town?

At Boys Town, you're not just starting a job—you're joining a mission. We've been helping children and families thrive for over 100 years, and we want you to be part of that legacy. Here's what you can expect:

• Reduced or no-cost medical visits at Boys Town locations
• Free mental health visits with in-network providers
• Generous 401(k) match
• Tuition assistance and parenting resources
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling

• Providing in-home support and teaching practical skills to strengthen families.
• Connecting families with community resources such as schools, healthcare, and social services.
• Offering crisis intervention and guidance when needed.
• Building strong relationships with families and collaborating with professionals like teachers, doctors, and social workers.
• Developing service plans, monitoring progress, and maintaining accurate documentation.

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and 1 year of experience working with children and families
  • OR (in rural Iowa) Associate’s degree and 2 years of experience
  • OR (in rural Iowa) 4 years combined education and experience
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed)
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Bilingual skills are a plus

• Certification as a Parenting Instructor
• Facilitation of family decision‑making meetings
• Professional development and leadership pathways

Ready to make a difference and grow your career? Apply today and join a team that’s changing lives every day.

• Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well‑being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Duties are performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings.
  
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to outside weather conditions and may be required to visit homes with substandard living conditions and domestic pets.

Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E‑Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability‑related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1‑877‑639‑6003.