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Healthy Families Program Manager

Roseburg, OR · On-site

$37.14/hr

Description Full-time position The Healthy Families Program Manager position manages, supervises and provides leadership to the Healthy Families Program (HFA), assuring compliance with Oregon ...

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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 Family Navigator

Abilities Network Inc

Towson, MD

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New

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Description

Abilities Network is looking for a Family Navigator to join our Healthy Families team! Healthy Families is a national program that works with new parents to develop supporting, enriching parenting practices that help their children and families grow to realize their fullest potential.


The Family Navigator serves as the primary point of contact for families referred to Healthy Families Baltimore County and plays a key role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment starting with a family's first interaction with the program. This position helps ensure that every referred family receives a timely response, meaningful engagement, and information about services that support their strengths and needs.


The Family Navigator also serves as a resource to program staff by maintaining current knowledge of community resources and helping strengthen connections between families, services, and community supports.


The starting rate of pay for this position is $18.00 per hour and is non-negotiable. The schedule for this position generally falls into the program hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, with additional evening and weekend availability occasionally needed to support outreach activities and events.


This is a great opportunity to join a growing non-profit organization with an amazing culture and team environment.


About Us:

At Abilities Network, we cultivate inclusive communities through relationships, innovation and high-quality services. We accomplish this by living close to our values of respect, well-being, reflection and courage and using them to guide our decision making. If you want to contribute to an organization of people passionate about using relationships to support the empowerment of others, then we have a position where you can make a difference.


Abilities Network offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits packaging including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life/AD&D Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 403(b) plan with employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Day Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program - earn up to $1800 per hire

Requirements

What will I do at Abilities Network? 

  • Review incoming referrals and initiate timely, welcoming, family-centered communication with referred families in accordance with program policies
  • Provide information about Healthy Families services, answer questions about the program, and respond to self-referrals and inquiries from families, healthcare providers, community partners, and other referral sources.
  • Determine family eligibility and interest in services and coordinate the enrollment process by scheduling enrollment activities and facilitating a smooth transition to a Family Support Specialist when appropriate.
  • Coordinate family networking events and other family engagement activities by assisting with planning, communications, registrations, materials, vendors, and event logistics in collaboration with program leadership.

What does Abilities Network need from me?

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education is a plus.
  • Experience in working with or providing services to children and families.
  • Experience and humility to work with culturally diverse families.
  • Knowledge of community resources and human service systems preferred.
  • Infant Mental Health Endorsement preferred.
  • Transportation necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position 
  • Ability to establish trusting relationships with families, staff, and community partners. 
  • Acceptance of individual differences and commitment to serving families with cultural humility, respect, and empathy.

Apply today! Learn more about us at www.abilitiesnetwork.org!


If you are interested in applying for employment with Abilities Network and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at HumanResources@abilitiesnetwork.org or call 410-828-7700.


Abilities Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, military status, veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, or any other category covered by applicable law.

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