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Saginaw Area Consortium

Family Support Specialist

Saginaw, MI · On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

Healthy Families America, Program Manager NUMBER OF OPENINGS: Two (2) Positions Available SUMMARY OF POSITION: Reporting to the Supervisor of Healthy Families America. This position is responsible ...

Healthy Connections

Patient Care Coordinator

Mena, AR · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Since its inception in 1998, we've been devoted to providing essential health, dental, behavioral health, and social services to diverse families. Our spectrum of services includes primary care ...

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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 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.

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 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.

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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 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution.

Healthy Families: Family Support and Engagement Specialist

Kids in Distress

Fort Lauderdale, FL • On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

This position is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular long-term home visiting services and providing referrals to other needed support services. Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: making weekly (or less frequent) home visits for a caseload of families; providing education on parenting, child development and child and home safety; completing child developmental and various parent screens; modeling and facilitating positive parent-child interactions using curriculum; assisting families in creating and achieving goals; linking families to community resources, as needed; completing and submitting all required documentation; participating in weekly supervision; attending required training, team meetings and community related events.
Additional duties may include but are not limited to:
  • Reviewing screens/referrals to determine eligibility
  • Initiating outreach to potential participants
  • Completing the HFFAT within 30 days of enrollment
  • Making appropriate referrals for ancillary services.

Requirements:
  • Bilingual in English and Creole (preferred but not required).
  • Must have at a minimum, a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and at least one year of experience working with children or families.
  • Must have the following skills, experiences, and abilities: ability to establish trusting relationships, experience in working with or providing services to children and families, acceptance of individual differences, experience and humility to work with the culturally diverse populations which are present among the program's target population, knowledge of infant and child development, willingness to engage in building reflective capacity.
  • Candidate must be computer literate and have the ability to complete documents in Microsoft Word.
  • Strong organizational and scheduling skills, and the ability to work independently conducting home visits within the community.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of participants in the program.
  • Must have transportation and be willing to visit clients in their homes. Valid Florida Driver's License with full access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (proof of insurance is required).

Notice to Applicants
This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about background screening requirements, visit:
Kids In Distress is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.

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