Family Support Specialist, Help Me Grow

Who We Are

Action for Children is the local childcare resource and referral agency in Central Ohio. Our mission is to transform the lives of children by supporting, empowering, and advocating for the adults who make the biggest impact on children’s lives—their parents, caregivers, and teachers.

What You’ll Do

This position is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long-term (up to three or five years) contact and support with families. This activity will occur primarily within the family’s home; each visit should last for at least one hour. Virtual visits may take place as needed. The work should be family-centered, strength-based, and directed at establishing a trusting relationship; strengthening the parent-child relationship; promoting healthy childhood growth and development; and enhancing family well-being by reducing risk and building protective factors.

• Partner with families and honors diverse family structures and parenting practices
• Administering the Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth (FROG) Scale
• Administering screening tools such as the ASQ, ASQ-SE, Depression Screens etc.
• Identifying and referring families for other supportive services, including health care services
• Responsible for assisting the family in establishing goals and supporting them throughout this process and is responsible for implementing activities outlined on the Family Service Plan to address areas of concern that were identified on the FROG scale
• Maintain perseverance to keep families engaged in program

Successful candidates will have:

• BA/BS Degree in Social Work, Human Development, Early Childhood, or a related field
• Knowledge of early childhood development for ages 0-5 years
• Strongly prefer at least one year of home visitation experience
• Possess or be eligible to obtain the Healthy Families Ohio Home Visitor Full Credential
• Familiarity with the following a plus: Healthy Families America model and
• Growing Great Kids curriculum
• Ability to establish trusting relationships
• Acceptance of individual differences
• Experience in working with or providing services to children and families of various backgrounds
• Aptitude in researching community resources within Franklin County
• Willing to engage in building reflective capacity
• Infant mental health endorsement preferred
• Proficiency with technology and experience with Microsoft Office Suite

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We Would Love to Hear From You If

You are a self-starter who is creative, flexible and has earned a reputation as a team player. You have demonstrated strong skills in written and verbal communication, building rapport, analysis, and problem-solving. You are committed to the success of the program and the team, dedicating the time necessary for team meetings and agency events.

Why You’ll Love To Work at Action for Children

How To Apply

Interested individuals should apply online at:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=5357104d-8378-47c4-8fd9-d75e10e312c8&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note, the selected candidate will be required to submit to our background and reference checking process.

Action for Children is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

**Action for Children has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all current and future employees focused on safeguarding the health and safety of our employees and their families; our customers and visitors; and our community. Action for Children is an equal opportunity employer and does allow for accommodations based on medical exemptions and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. **