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 3/24/25

PREVENTION COORDINATOR

Prevention Coordinator 
Do you enjoy working with the public? We are looking for someone who is driven, positive, motivated, and organized.  We work with communities, law enforcement, businesses, and schools on substance use prevention to promote healthy choices. Training will be provided to an individual who will take the initiative. This full-time position will assist with managing and implementing prevention services in Delaware County. Please send your cover letter and resume to Jen Stolka, Director of Prevention Services at jstolka@helpingservices.org 
 
Qualifications Full-time position with 1.0 FTE dedicated to the Drug-Free Communities Support 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 some 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: Manchester, Iowa

Internship Opportunties

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 over the
summer of 2024 for opportunities for the fall.