Family Support Specialist I

Role Overview

• Deliver evidence-based home visits utilizing the Parents as Teachers model to support parenting knowledge, child development, family well-being, and school readiness.
• Partner with families to establish meaningful goals, develop action plans, monitor progress, and celebrate successes.
• Conduct required developmental, family well-being, health, and risk screenings according to PAT and MIECHV requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all Parents as Teachers model fidelity requirements, Massachusetts MIECHV expectations, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School diploma.
• Experience working with young children and families in home visiting, early childhood, education, social services, public health, or related settings preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families, staff, management, community partners, and referral sources.
• Valid driver's license and reliable/consistent transportation for home visiting throughout the service area.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Training requirements.
• Bilingual preferred