Bilingual In-Home Family Support Specialist

National Youth Advocate Program; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a Home Visitor to implement the New Beginnings program for at-risk families in the Chicago area, serving children aged 0-3. You will conduct home visits, perform family needs assessments, and help families access community resources to support healthy child development.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in relevant fields, 3+ years of experience with low-income families, and fluent English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Education or Psychology preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 3 years of professional experience with low income, at risk families; familiarity with EBIs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required.
• Proficient in basic computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).

Responsibilities

• Performs weekly home visits to families’ homes in accordance with program requirements.
• Completes family intakes and needs assessments and develops family service plans with the family.
• Conducts outreach and recruitment to identify eligible families for the program.
• Completes child developmental assessments based on the child’s age.
• Maintains confidential family records and timely case notes.
• Assists in preparing program reports and obtaining curriculum certifications.
• Participates in weekly supervision with program manager.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Travel willingness

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Education or Psychology

Bachelor’s degree required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a Home Visitor to implement the New Beginnings program for at-risk families in the Chicago area, serving children aged 0-3. You will conduct home visits, perform family needs assessments, and help families access community resources to support healthy child development.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in relevant fields, 3+ years of experience with low-income families, and fluent English/Spanish communication.