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What is the difference between Healthy Families vs Child Welfare Specialist?

AspectHealthy FamiliesChild Welfare Specialist
Required CredentialsHome visiting certification, background checkChild welfare training, social work degree, background check
Work EnvironmentHome visits, community settingsChild protective services offices, community agencies
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, health departmentsGovernment agencies, child protective services

Healthy Families workers focus on home visiting and family support, while Child Welfare Specialists handle child protection cases and investigations. Both roles require background checks and related certifications, but their work environments and primary responsibilities differ significantly.

What is a Healthy Families worker?

Healthy Families workers are professionals who support families with young children, especially those at risk of health or developmental challenges. They often conduct home visits to provide parenting education, connect families to community resources, and promote healthy child development. Their goal is to ensure children grow up in safe, nurturing environments and to help parents build strong, positive relationships with their children. Healthy Families workers may have backgrounds in social work, early childhood education, or healthcare.

What are common challenges faced by Healthy Families program staff, and how are they supported?

Healthy Families program staff often work with families experiencing complex challenges such as housing instability, mental health concerns, or limited access to resources. Navigating these sensitive situations can be emotionally demanding and requires strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. To support staff, organizations typically provide regular supervision, ongoing training, and access to peer support networks, ensuring employees have the tools and guidance needed to manage challenging cases and maintain their own well-being.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Healthy Families home visitor?

To thrive as a Healthy Families home visitor, you need a background in social work, human services, or early childhood development, often with a relevant degree or experience in family support. Familiarity with case management systems, data entry software, and knowledge of community resources is important. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust with diverse families set exceptional home visitors apart. These skills are crucial to effectively support at-risk families, encourage healthy child development, and connect them with resources for long-term well-being.
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Infographic showing various Healthy Families job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, and 26% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Healthy Families Program Coordinator

USpireND

Jamestown, ND

$21 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Early Childhood Program Coordinator

Healthy Families ND Program | Jamestown, ND
$21.00–$24.00 per hour

Lead a Team. Support Families. Strengthen Communities.

USpireND is seeking a compassionate and experienced Early Childhood Program Coordinator to join our Healthy Families ND Program in Jamestown, ND.

In this leadership role, you'll support and supervise a team of Family Support Specialists while helping ensure children and families receive high-quality, relationship-based services. You'll provide reflective supervision, coach staff, build community partnerships, and help create positive outcomes for families across Cass, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent counties.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about:

  • Early childhood development and family well-being
  • Coaching and supporting staff to succeed
  • Building strong community partnerships
  • Strengthening parent-child relationships
  • Making a meaningful difference for children, families, and communities
What You'll Do
  • Provide leadership and oversight for the Healthy Families ND Program within your service area.
  • Supervise, coach, and support Family Support Specialists through reflective supervision and ongoing professional development.
  • Guide staff in delivering high-quality, family-centered services while supporting them through challenging situations.
  • Foster a positive team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners and represent USpireND within the communities served.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across Healthy Families ND to implement program improvements and shared initiatives.
  • Support culturally diverse families using strength-based and relationship-focused practices.
  • Monitor program quality, documentation, and compliance with Healthy Families America standards.
  • Provide direct home visiting services as needed to support staffing and program operations.
  • Assist with hiring, onboarding, and mentoring new staff.
Qualifications
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Child Development, Human Services, or a related field, or at least 3 years of experience working with children and families or equivalent Healthy Families America experience.
  • Previous supervisory, coaching, or leadership experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of infant and child development, parent-child attachment, and family-centered practices.
  • Experience working with culturally diverse families and staff with humility and respect.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Commitment to reflective supervision and continuous professional growth.
  • Knowledge of child abuse prevention, family support services, and community resources is preferred.
  • Required: Valid driver's license and current auto insurance.
Pay & Benefits
  • $21.00–$24.00 per hour
  • Leadership opportunity with room for continued professional growth
  • Meaningful, mission-driven work
  • Supportive and collaborative leadership team
  • Blend of office, community, and field-based work
  • USpireND pays 70% of employee health insurance premiums
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid training and ongoing professional development
Why Join USpireND?

At USpireND, we believe strong families create strong communities. Through the Healthy Families ND Program, our team helps parents build confidence, strengthen parenting skills, reduce stress, prevent child abuse and neglect, and create positive home environments where children can thrive.

As a Program Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to mentor staff, strengthen communities, and make a lasting impact on children and families while working in a supportive organization committed to excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Physical Demands
  • Up to 20% travel, primarily within the service area.
  • Work is performed in office settings, community locations, and family homes.
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, speak, and hear.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • Work may involve exposure to environments where there is some risk to personal safety or health while serving families in the community.
Apply Today

If you're ready to lead a dedicated team while making a lasting difference for children and families, we'd love to hear from you. Join USpireND and help strengthen families, support communities, and inspire brighter futures.


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