What You’ll Do
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.
Major responsibilities include:
• 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 Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth (FROG) Scale, ASQ, ASQ:SE, and depression screenings
• Support families in setting individualized goals, developing Family Service Plans, and implementing action steps that address areas of growth or concern
• Identify needs and refer families to appropriate health, educational, and social service resources
• Maintain consistent engagement with families, demonstrating