Job Description
Position title: Family Support Specialist /Parent Educator
Reports to: Family Support Supervisor
Status: Full time, Non-Exempt
Summary: Works in coordination with Community Health Nurse to serve low-income families and pregnant women and teens with children ages 0-6 in a home visiting program. Provides parenting education, case management, coordination with community resources, and promotes family self-sufficiency, wellbeing and stability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, child welfare, or related fields, with the ability to navigate complex family dynamics and provide effective support during challenging situations.
Duties and expectations:
- Provides case management in coordination with assigned Nurse to children 0-6 years old and their families, who are low-income and have risk factors.
- Maintains a caseload of 25 families.
- Conducts a minimum of 25 home visits per month.
- Completes documentation correctly and in a timely manner. Assists in data collection when
needed.
- Locates and assesses referrals for enrollment in Child Health Partnership.
- Facilitates goal setting and the development and maintenance of a Family Service Plan with each
family.
- Assists families in crisis by providing support, information, and referrals to other agencies.
- Represents Child Health Partnership in a professional manner and participates in community meetings, events, and collaborative efforts as needed.
- Continues learning through 20-40 hours of professional development each year and attends required CHIP of Virginia state-wide training opportunities.
- Participates in and contributes to regular monthly mini-team and staff meetings.
- Adheres to the Child Health Partnership Code of Ethics
Qualifications:
- Two-year supervised experience in early childhood development or education in related field.
- Knowledge of community resources, child welfare systems, and child protective services preferred.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in child development, social work, counseling, or related field required.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills and willingness to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and community organizations.
- For Bilingual positions: must be fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbally).
Special considerations:
Must be able to drive own car or Child Health Partnership vehicle and have valid driver’s license, good driving record, and current auto insurance. Should be able to assist in lifting children into car seats (35 lbs.) and assist disabled family members in and out of automobiles and doctor’s offices. Home visits may require climbing stairs. Ability to adjust scheduling on occasion in order to meet the needs of clients. CPR certification required annually.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlottesville, VA 22901
