Family Support Specialist

Action For Children • Columbus, OH

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Action for Children is seeking a compassionate and reliable Family Support Specialist to join our home visiting team. This position is responsible for building strong, long-term (3–5 year) partnerships with families to support healthy child development, family resilience, and overall well-being. Home visits occur primarily in the family's home and last at least one hour per session. Virtual visits may also be conducted as needed. All services are family-centered, strength-based, and rooted in trust-building, relationship enhancement, and risk reduction through connection to resources and support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• Knowledge of early childhood development for children ages 0–5
• Eligible for or in possession of the Healthy Families Ohio Home Visitor Full Credential
• Ability to establish trusting, respectful relationships with families
• Comfort working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and family structures
• Experience working with culturally diverse families
• Knowledge of and ability to research local community resources within Franklin County
• Willingness to build reflective capacity and engage in supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general technology use

Nice To Haves

• Infant Mental Health Endorsement
• One year of home visitation experience
• Familiarity with the Healthy Families America model and Growing Great Kids curriculum

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain regular home visits with families over a long-term period, developing strong, trusting relationships
• Center services on the strengths and unique needs of each family while honoring diverse family structures and parenting practices
• Promote healthy parent-child interactions and support developmental milestones through guided activities and conversations
• Administer assessment tools including the FROG Scale, ASQ, ASQ:SE, and depression screenings
• Support families in setting individualized goals, developing Family Service Plans, and implementing action steps
• Identify needs and refer families to appropriate health, educational, and social service resources
• Maintain consistent engagement with families with cultural sensitivity and persistence

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance within 30 days of hire
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, and holidays
• Hybrid work schedule with a mix of remote and in-office days
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match (up to 1%)
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster placements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees