Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of NNJ
Location
Irvington, New Jersey
Salary
$40,000 - $45,500 / YEAR
The specialist coordinates family-centered services by conducting home visits and utilizing the Parents As Teachers curriculum to improve parent-child interactions. They are responsible for identifying family strengths, establishing goals, and referring participants to supportive healthcare and community agencies.
A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children aged 0-3 and their families. Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish or another language and possess the ability to travel for training and home visits.
Description The Family Support Specialist supports the delivery of family-centered services at PMCH by coordinating daily activities, engaging with the community, and maintaining clear communication with colleagues and participants. This role contributes to program goals, tracks outcomes, and supports continuous improvement.
Essential Functions Outreach families referred through Connecting NJ or a Service Provider Conduct family-centered and strength-based Home Visits based on the assigned enrolled family’s level of service Conduct the FROG Scale (parent survey tool) with parents to identify strengths/risk factors to support the family throughout home visitation services Utilize Parents As Teachers curriculum to help improve parent-child interaction Assist in strengthening the parent-child relationship Assist parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment Assist in increasing the family support system and increase the family’s ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocating for themselves and their children Assist the family in establishing goals and a plan for the accomplishment of those goals. The assessment of the normal growth and development of the target child Identify and refer to other supportive agencies, including healthcare appointments Assist with organizing and facilitating parent workshops Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Bachelors’ degree preferred Minimum 2 years of experience in working with children (0-3 years of age) and families Bilingual required: English and Spanish/other Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Experience working with community agencies, including implementing referral processes Ability to relate to families from a strength-based model even in an apparently chaotic family environment; ability to approach families from a family-centered service model Flexible availability for home visits Flexible availability for community outreach/tabling events Ability to travel throughout New Jersey to attend required core trainings, curricula training and ongoing trainings required by the model and/or agency Infant mental health endorsement level I or II preferred DEIB Drivers for Success PMCH aims to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our collective vision is to create an antiracist organization through: Encouraging bidirectional and transparent communication Promoting a culture of belonging Practicing cross-program collaboration and engagement Engaging in continuous learning/enrichment Embracing inclusive representation and practices Functional Requirements of the Role This role may involve a range of physical, sensory, and cognitive tasks. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to support individuals in performing essential functions.
Immunization Policy All PMCH employees must comply with the guidelines of our Immunization Policy.
Market context
In New Jersey, bilingual family support roles are often in demand where agencies serve diverse families and early childhood programs. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for candidates with experience supporting children ages 0-3, strong home-visiting skills, and bilingual communication; requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. If you meet the language and travel expectations, review the training and visit schedule before applying.
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