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Family Support Specialist

Antioch, CA

Location: On-Site - Antioch, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Department: Family and Community Services
Reports to: Program Supervisor/Program Director
Pay Range: $21.50 - $24.50/hour

The hourly range for this position is $21.50 - $24.50 for employees hired in the Contra Costa, Antioch, CA area. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate for candidates hired within the Bay Area region. Candidates hired in other California locations may have different starting rates based on cost of living and market data variations. Factors that may be used to determine your actual starting rate include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and internal comparisons to other employees in similar roles.

Make a Meaningful Impact

Aspiranet, a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a Family Support Specialist(FSS) to join our Family and Community Services division. In this role, you'll provide case management and home visitation services that support family stability, early child development, and healthy parent-child relationships. By engaging families through personalized services, workshops, and community resources, you'll help ensure children and caregivers have the tools they need to thrive.

About Aspiranet

Aspiranet is a mission-driven social services agency with a proud legacy of supporting California communities since 1975. We are committed to ensuring that every child is loved, every family is supported, and every individual has the tools to succeed. Our six divisions span foster care and adoption, transitional aged youth, residential, intensive home-based services, behavioral health, and family and community. Every role at Aspiranet contributes to something greater helping to create a future where opportunity, hope, and healing are within everyone's reach.

Position Summary

The Family Support Specialist provides home visitation and case management services to families, ensuring quality programming and adherence to funder and regulatory guidelines. You'll support families through weekly visits, developmental curriculum instruction, community connections, and program engagement activities all while building strong, trusting relationships that empower families and children.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Home Visitation

• Manage a caseload of enrolled families per agency policy.
• Provide weekly home visits, curriculum-based instruction (GGK, Ages and Stages, etc.), and engagement with pre-enrolled clients.
• Maintain regular contact to support family retention.

Family Support & Community Connection

• Connect families to community resources and services that promote stability and child development.
• Host and participate in monthly workshops and family engagement activities.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all interactions.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all required documentation in the database within established timelines.
• Maintain accurate, organized family files and instructional materials.
• Adhere to agency, funder, state, and federal confidentiality standards.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Attend team, collaborative, community, and all-staff meetings.
• Participate in required trainings and supervision.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in home visitation, family services, or child welfare.
• An AA in Child Development or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is required (15 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units completed)
• Excellent verbal communication skills in English/Spanish.
• Must meet all state-required conditions of employment, including:
  • Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance
  • TB/Health physical
  • Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and proof of insurance

Work Environment & Schedule

• On-site.
• Full-time role.

Why Aspiranet?

• Access to the Aspiranet Employee Perks Program with exclusive discounts on travel, wellness, entertainment, gyms, theme parks, pet care, and more.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including a 24/7 crisis line and up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.
• Ongoing training and career development
• A supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace culture.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and youth.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position typically operates in a residential care setting. The noise level is generally moderate and remains within OSHA's established safety levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families we serve. Aspiranet is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive workplace that reflects diverse worldviews, cultures, and lived experiences.

How to Apply

Join us in building brighter futures.

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Apply today through our career portal:
www.aspiranet.org/careers

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Pay Rate: $21.50 - $24.50 Hourly