Family Resource Specialist

HumanKind•Lynchburg, VA

3d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Family Resources Specialist (FRS) plays a vital role in connecting families with young children to meaningful support through the Healthy Families program. This position works directly with pregnant individuals and families with children ages 0–5, conducting assessments, building relationships with community partners, and helping families access services that promote healthy child development and strong family functioning. Through thoughtful outreach and strengths-based engagement, the Family Resources Specialist ensures families receive timely support and connection to resources that foster stability, resilience, and positive parent-child relationships.

Requirements

High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field preferred.
2–5 years of experience working with families with young children.
Experience in home visitation or human services settings preferred.
Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
Must complete and pass all required background checks and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience in home visitation or human services settings preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducting comprehensive family assessments and responding promptly to referrals to ensure families are connected to services quickly and effectively.
Building strong relationships with community partners and referral sources to maintain a steady pipeline of families who may benefit from Healthy Families services.
Completing approximately 100 in-home or virtual family assessments annually using standardized tools such as the Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth (FROG) Scale.
Maintaining detailed, accurate, and confidential documentation in the program’s data systemin accordance with Healthy Families America standards.
Supporting families through crisis intervention, mandated reporting responsibilities, and referrals to community resources when additional support is needed.