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 We do not currently have any internships available. We encourage you to check back over the summer of 2022 for opportunities for the fall.
LAST UPDATED 1/7/22
Full-time family educator, ALLAMAKEE county
A Full-Time Family Educator position is open at Helping Services working under grants funded through Early Childhood Iowa and Prevent Child Abuse Iowa. These are long-term grants with Educators working in the community for 20 years. This position will be based in Decorah, IA with travel throughout Allamakee & Winneshiek Counties. We are looking for an individual, who is positive, motivated, and passionate about working with families and their children, birth to three years old, by providing developmental information, weight checks, support and many other skills. Family Educators must become trained with the Parents as Teachers curriculum, First Aide & CPR and many related trainings. Minimum education required is a BA/BS in one of the following; Social Work, Psychology, Health Promotion, Education or related field, also included are Registered Nurses. Minimum salary ranges from $36-37K. Position will remain open until filled. EOE.
Send cover letter and resume to Barb Fjelstul, Director of Family Education Services, bfjelstul@helpingservices.org
Full-time family educator, HOWARD COUNTY
A Full-Time Family Educator position is open at Helping Services working under grants funded through Early Childhood Iowa and Prevent Child Abuse Iowa. These are long-term grants with Educators working in the community for 20 years. This position can be based in Cresco or Decorah, IA with travel throughout Howard & Winneshiek Counties. We are looking for an individual, who is positive, motivated, and passionate about working with families and their children, birth to three years old, by providing developmental information, weight checks, support and many other skills. Family Educators must become trained with the Parents as Teachers curriculum, First Aide & CPR and many related trainings. Minimum education required is a BA/BS in one of the following; Social Work, Psychology, Health Promotion, Education or related field, also included are Registered Nurses. Minimum salary ranges from $36-37K. Position will remain open until filled. EOE.
Send cover letter and resume to Barb Fjelstul, Director of Family Education Services, bfjelstul@helpingservices.org
Full-Time Prevention Coordinator (5 County-Service Area)
Do you enjoy working with people? We are looking for someone who is positive, motivated, and organized. We work with communities, businesses, and schools on substance abuse and problem gambling prevention to promote healthy choices. Training will be provided. This full-time position will assist with implementing prevention services to counties in Northeast Iowa with an office based in Decorah or West Union. Please send your resume and cover letter to Jen Stolka, Director of Prevention Services, jstolka@helpingservices.org
Qualifications BA/BS in Health Promotion, Social Work, Public Health, Nursing, Education, or related field. 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. Position will remain open until filled. EOE.
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 2022 for opportunities for the fall.