Family Services Specialist - Home Visitor (Senior-Level)

• Status: Full-Time (30–40 hours/week)
• Pay: $24/hour
• Schedule: Primarily weekdays with some evening visits; occasional Saturdays for outreach events
• Work Environment: In-person, community-based (not hybrid eligible)
• Funding: Grant-funded position through RIDOH

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits focused on child development, parenting, health, and family well-being
• Complete intakes, assessments, goal-setting, and treatment planning in alignment with HFA and RIDOH standards
• Partner with families using a strength-based, family-centered approach
• Connect families to internal EBCAP programs and community-based resources
• Complete required documentation and assessment tools accurately and on time

• Serve as a senior support and point of consultation for Family Visitors
• Assist with staff orientation and training on program tools and expectations
• Support referral assignments and eligibility assessments as needed
• Attend advisory group meetings and assist with reports as needed
• Act as a “home visiting ambassador,” helping families choose the program that best fits their needs

• Participate in reflective supervision, team meetings, and continuous quality improvement activities
• Collaborate across EBCAP programs to ensure coordinated, holistic care
• Engage in ongoing training, workshops, and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• A passionate advocate for children and families
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to establish trust with diverse families
• Comfort working independently in the community while staying connected to a team
• Excellent documentation, organization, and time-management skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive, ethical, and strengths-based practice

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus at least 3 years of experience working with children and families
• Ability to conduct home visits during family-available hours (including some evenings)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a good driving record

• BA/BS in Human Services, Social Work, Child Development, Education, or related field
• Experience in home visiting or early childhood programs
• Familiarity with the Healthy Families America model
• Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Cape Verdean Creole
• Infant Mental Health or Early Childhood endorsement