Family Support Advocate — Home Visits & Growth

The Villages of Indiana; Paoli (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

The Villages of Indiana is seeking a Family Assessment/Support Worker to join our child and family services team in Indiana. You will conduct home visits, interview families, and provide client-centered, culturally competent support to strengthen parent-child relationships and connect families with community resources.

We value an inclusive workplace, flexible scheduling, and a commitment to helping every family thrive.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in working with or providing services to children and families.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships.
• Knowledge of infant and child development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client-centered, culturally competent and effective services to children and their families.
• Serve as a regular and long-term contact/support with families.
• Conduct home visits with a family-centered and strength-based approach to assist families in strengthening parent-child relationships, improve family support system and establish goals; increase family's ability to problem solve and advocate for themselves and their children.
• Conduct in-home parent assessment/interviews, collect data, and assess client needs
• Provide child development, family safety, and community resources to families
• Act as a liaison between Healthy Families and resource and referral agencies
• Advocate for parents and children in the community and participate in community events.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Villages of Indiana is seeking a Family Assessment/Support Worker to join our child and family services team in Indiana. You will conduct home visits, interview families, and provide client-centered, culturally competent support to strengthen parent-child relationships and connect families with community resources.

We value an inclusive workplace, flexible scheduling, and a commitment to helping every family thrive.