Come Join Our Team at Helping Services!

Thank you for your interest in joining the Helping Services Team. Our agency provides opportunities for rewarding work in the community, as well as a friendly work environment in our offices. When responding to a job opening, please note that each position may have its own unique steps for applying. If you have any questions regarding open positions, please call our office at 563-387-1720.

For internship requests and all inquiries, please reach out to info@helpingservices.org 

LAST UPDATED 10/17/25

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ADVOCATE

Job Description: We are seeking a passionate, empathetic, and organized individual to join our team as a Transitional Housing Coordinator. The coordinator will assist clients in our Transitional Housing Program by providing housing-focused advocacy, case management, safety planning, emotional support, and resource navigation. This position also includes building strong relationships with landlords, community partners, and local service providers to increase housing stability for survivors.

Office Location: TBD. Counties of Service Provision: Allamakee, Bremer, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek

Preferred BA/BS in social work, psychology, nursing, education or related field or experience in the field of volunteerism for social issues and crisis intervention.  If interested, send cover letter and resume to Brittany McIntyre, Domestic Abuse Resource Center Director at bmcintyre@helpingservices.org until position is filled.  EOE.

 

PREVENTION COORDINATOR

Our team is looking for a passionate Prevention Coordinator to lead community education efforts focused on opioid use prevention. This full-time role involves giving presentations to schools, agencies, businesses, and local groups, building partnerships, and raising awareness across Northeast Iowa. If you’re a strong communicator who cares about making a difference and enjoys connecting with people, we’d love to hear from you! Training will be provided. Office location in West Union or Decorah. Please send your cover letter and resume to Jen Stolka, Director of Prevention, jstolka@helpingservices.org. Position opened until filled. Learn more at www.helpingservices.org/careers 
 
HELPING SERVICES | Prevention Coordinator Job Description
Qualifications Full-time position with 1.0 FTE dedicated to the State Opioid Response grant. The salary will be based on experience. Classified as Exempt.
BA/BS in Social Work, Public Health, Nursing, Health Promotion, Education, or related field. Certified Prevention Specialist or willing to become certified within 18 months of the date of hire. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Ability to travel in the service area, overnight within the State of Iowa, and nationally for training. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Proficient in basic computer skills. Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations. EOE.
Office Location Decorah or West Union, IA

 

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Do you have an interest in social work?  Are you passionate about the unique world of nonprofits and how they work?  Helping Services has an internship for you!  We serve the northeast corner of Iowa.  Because of our rural region, we combine many services under one roof.  These services include:

  • Domestic Abuse Advocacy
  • Family Education (particularly birth to age 3 along with other parenting programs)
  • Prevention Programs that educate the public and work with retailers on important information regarding the use of drugs and problem gambling
  • Youth Mentoring

Internships are unpaid. For internship requests and all inquiries, please reach out to info@helpingservices.org We do not currently
have any internships available.  We encourage you to check back for Fall 2025 opportunities for the fall.