Bilingual Family Support Specialist – In-Home Visits

Northern Virginia Family Services; Annandale (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) is hiring bilingual Family Support Specialists to support Healthy Families teams in the Alexandria and Fairfax area. You will conduct in-home visits to build trust with families, promote healthy child development, and connect families with community resources.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to Healthy Families America standards, and a hybrid work arrangement with some in-person fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; Spanish speaking required.
• High School diploma or GED; college coursework preferred.
• Infant Mental Health endorsement preferred.
• Experience with children aged 0–3 and families; volunteering acceptable.
• Willing to adhere to Healthy Families America Best Practice Standards.
• Comfort with diverse populations and reflective practice.
• Proficient with laptops, email, and Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to NVFS values: Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Accountability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client home visits on a regular schedule to build trusting relationships per program standards.
• Prepare activities for home visits using approved curricula and materials.
• Organize group socialization experiences and field trips for families.
• Provide parenting modeling, education, and supportive services per standards.
• Conduct developmental screenings using ASQ-3, ASQ-SE-2, PHQ-9, and CHEERS checks.
• Make referrals to other services and coordinate with community providers.
• Prepare documentation and maintain client files per program requirements.
• Enter data for record keeping and reporting to meet guidelines.
• Participate in regular supervision and share case updates.
• Maintain current knowledge of program software and early childhood resources.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Infant Mental Health endorsement preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) is hiring bilingual Family Support Specialists to support Healthy Families teams in the Alexandria and Fairfax area. You will conduct in-home visits to build trust with families, promote healthy child development, and connect families with community resources.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to Healthy Families America standards, and a hybrid work arrangement with some in-person fieldwork.