Family Support Specialist
ACTION FOR CHILDREN · actionforchildren.co
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The job in short
Home visiting family support for children ages 0-5.
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Details
- Found
- 15 d ago · posted 2026-10-09
- Role
- Social Worker / Case Manager
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Salary Range: $20.19 - $20.19Hourly, 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.
We foster a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, grow professionally, and contribute meaningfully to the well-being of families and communities.
To learn more about our work and impact, visit www.actionforchildren.org.
What You’ll Do
Action for Children is seeking a compassionate and reliable Family Support Specialist to join our home visiting team. This position is responsible for building strong, long-term (3–5 year) partnerships with families to support healthy child development, family resilience, and overall well-being.
Home visits occur primarily in the family's home and last at least one hour per session. Virtual visits may also be conducted as needed. All services are family-centered, strength-based, and rooted in trust-building, relationship enhancement, and risk reduction through connection to resources and support.
Major responsibilities include:
Initiate and maintain regular home visits with families over a long-term period, developing strong, trusting relationships
Center services on the strengths and unique needs of each family while honoring diverse family structures and parenting practices
Promote healthy parent-child interactions and support developmental milestones through guided activities and conversations
Administer assessment tools including the FROG Scale, ASQ, ASQ:SE, and depression screenings
Support families in setting individualized goals, developing Family Service Plans, and implementing action steps
Identify needs and refer families to appropriate health, educational, and social service resources
Maintain consistent engagement with families with cultural sensitivity and persistence
Successful Candidates Will Have
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
Knowledge of early childhood development for children ages 0–5
Eligible for or in possession of the Healthy Families Ohio Home Visitor Full Credential
Ability to establish trusting, respectful relationships with families
Comfort working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and family structures
Experience working with culturally diverse families
Knowledge of and ability to research local community resources within Franklin County
Willingness to build reflective capacity and engage in supervision
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general technology use
Desired but Not Required
Infant Mental Health Endorsement
One year of home visitation experience
Familiarity with the Healthy Families America model and Growing Great Kids curriculum
We Would Love to Hear from You If
You are a self-starter who is creative, flexible, and a strong team player. You bring strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to build rapport, analyze situations, and problem-solve effectively.
You are committed to the success of both the families you serve and your team. You are dependable, engaged, and willing to participate in team meetings, reflective supervision, and agency events.
Why You’ll Love Working at Action for Children
Health, dental, and vision insurance within 30 days of hire
Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, and holidays
Hybrid work schedule with a mix of remote and in-office days
403(b) retirement plan with employer match (up to 1%)
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster placements
How to Apply
Interested individuals should apply online at:
Job Opportunities
We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Final candidates will be required to complete reference and background checks as part of our standard hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Action for Children is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
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