Family Support Specialist, Expectant Mom

Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc.; Cliffside Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 4,474,000 - 4,475,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical (ICHRA)

Paid Time Off

Company-paid Life Insurance

Tax-saving plans – FSAs/Retirement

Employee Assistance Plan

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. is seeking a Family Support Specialist for Expectant Moms in Paterson, NJ.

This full-time role supports expectant families through home visits, partnerships with local resources, and comprehensive family engagement activities. Responsibilities include recruiting eligible families, maintaining records, coordinating services with education and health staff, and facilitating parent training sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Experience preferred; strong communication skills in English.
• Demonstrates clear and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with expectant families through home visits and partner plans.
• Connect families with resources, referrals, and services.
• Recruit and enroll eligible expectant mothers, infants, toddlers, and children.
• Plan and facilitate parent training, support groups, and family engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate family records and input data into the program system.
• Collaborate with education, health, and family services staff to address family needs.
• Participate in outreach, events, meetings, and required training.
• Provide office, classroom, and phone coverage while ensuring safety.

Skills

Communicates clearly

English proficiency

Computer skills

Flexible schedule

Care for children

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

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Family Support Specialist, Expectant Mom

Regular Full Time Paterson, NJ, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1255

Salary Range: $27.52 To $32.84 Hourly

Every Child Deserves a Head Start

Family Support Specialist – Expectant Moms

Greater Bergen Community Action’s (GBCA) Head Start Preschool program is a rewarding place for individuals passionate about helping others who seek to grow their careers while making a difference. Our mission is to provide a quality, comprehensive educational program that prepares children and their families for kindergarten and life beyond. With its origins in the War on Poverty, Head Start is one of the longest-running federally funded programs. The Head Start model has been praised and emulated throughout the country.

At GBCA, our Head Start Preschool program collaborates with local school districts. Our compensation package is competitive. We offer a supportive work environment that recognizes the value of every employee, and our focus is continually on staff wellness.

We are seeking a compassionate and organized Family Support Specialist to support expectant families and promote positive outcomes through our Early Head Start program.

We welcome you to learn more about our Head Start preschool program. Come make a difference. Learn what it is like to teach children and reach families the Head Start way.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field
• Prior experience preferred
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Must demonstrate English proficiency - both oral and written
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including recruitment and community outreach efforts during evening hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to physically care for children when needed.
• Valid NJ driver’s license preferred and use of own vehicle for self-transportation; local travel is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with expectant families through regular home visits, family contacts, and individualized family partnership plans.
• Connect families with community resources, referrals, and support services.
• Recruit and enroll eligible expectant mothers, infants, toddlers, and children while maintaining funded enrollment.
• Plan and facilitate parent training, support groups, socializations, and family engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate family records and enter required data into the program management system.
• Collaborate with education, health, and family services staff to address family needs.
• Participate in community outreach, recruitment events, staff meetings, and required training.
• Provide office, classroom, and phone coverage as needed while ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Comprehensive Medical (via an ICHRA model), dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off – holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Company-paid Life Insurance policy.
• Ability to participate in tax-saving plans – Flexible Savings Accounts, Retirement Accounts, with employer match after one year
• Employee Assistance Plan – Agency focused on staff wellness.
• Compensation commensurate with credentials and years of experience in the same or similar field/function and clients.

Every Child Deserves a Head Start

Family Support Specialist – Expectant Moms

Greater Bergen Community Action’s (GBCA) Head Start Preschool program is a rewarding place for individuals passionate about helping others who seek to grow their careers while making a difference. Our mission is to provide a quality, comprehensive educational program that prepares children and their families for kindergarten and life beyond. With its origins in the War on Poverty, Head Start is one of the longest-running federally funded programs. The Head Start model has been praised and emulated throughout the country.

At GBCA, our Head Start Preschool program collaborates with local school districts. Our compensation package is competitive. We offer a supportive work environment that recognizes the value of every employee, and our focus is continually on staff wellness.

We are seeking a compassionate and organized Family Support Specialist to support expectant families and promote positive outcomes through our Early Head Start program.

We welcome you to learn more about our Head Start preschool program. Come make a difference. Learn what it is like to teach children and reach families the Head Start way.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field
• Prior experience preferred
• Communicates clearly and effectively.

• Must demonstrate English proficiency - both oral and written

• Demonstrates good computer skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including recruitment and community outreach efforts during evening hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to physically care for children when needed.

• Valid NJ driver’s license preferred and use of own vehicle for self-transportation; local travel is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with expectant families through regular home visits, family contacts, and individualized family partnership plans.
• Connect families with community resources, referrals, and support services.
• Recruit and enroll eligible expectant mothers, infants, toddlers, and children while maintaining funded enrollment.
• Plan and facilitate parent training, support groups, socializations, and family engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate family records and enter required data into the program management system.
• Collaborate with education, health, and family services staff to address family needs.
• Participate in community outreach, recruitment events, staff meetings, and required training.
• Provide office, classroom, and phone coverage as needed while ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical (via an ICHRA model), dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off – holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Company-paid Life Insurance policy.
• Ability to participate in tax-saving plans – Flexible Savings Accounts, Retirement Accounts, with employer match after one year
• Employee Assistance Plan – Agency focused on staff wellness.
• Compensation commensurate with credentials and years of experience in the same or similar field/function and clients.

Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
35 hours per week