Family Support Specialist

HumanKind • Lynchburg, VA

just now • $20 - $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a dedicated team at HumanKind, where you’ll make a meaningful impact on the lives of pregnant and parenting families with children ages 0-5. As a Family Support Specialist (FSS), you’ll provide home visitation services to promote positive parent-child interactions, support healthy development, and empower families to reach their goals. You’ll use the evidence-based Growing Great Kids curriculum while fostering strong, trusting relationships with families. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to improving the well-being of families in our community.

Requirements

• Experience working with or providing services to children and families, with an open and humble approach to working with diverse populations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport and trust with families.
• Flexibility, self-direction, and the ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team environment.
• Knowledge of child development, parenting strategies, and family systems, with a passion for empowering families.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of 15-20 families, starting with 10-12 families in your first year.
• Provide home visits that meet Healthy Families America standards, traveling to various neighborhoods within the service area.
• Develop and implement Family Goal Plans and service plans in collaboration with families and supervisors, regularly updating them as needed.
• Teach child development and parenting skills through the Growing Great Kids curriculum, and help families build problem-solving and coping skills.
• Assist families in accessing community resources, acting as an advocate and liaison between families and local agencies.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for families while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Collaborate with HumanKind programs and refer families to wraparound services to meet their needs.

Benefits

• Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to use at your discretion
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with company match and contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Life insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed