Family Support Specialist — In-Home Visitation & Growth

Acenda; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Acenda is seeking a Family Support Specialist to build trusting relationships with families through in-home visits that typically last about one hour. You will strengthen parent-child bonds and deliver family-centered, strength-based interventions across New Jersey.

Responsibilities include outreach, screening for eligibility, conducting growth assessments, coordinating care, and referring to partners. A valid driver's license and flexibility for evenings/weekends are required, with bilingual

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED with 2 years of experience with children (0–3) and families.
• Infant Mental Health Endorsement preferred.
• Knowledge of infant and child development and parent–child relationships.
• Driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Outreach families referred through Connecting NJ or a Service Provider.
• Use standardized screening tool to determine eligibility for home visitation services.
• Interview the FROG Scale with parents to identify strengths and risk factors.
• Assist in strengthening the parent-child relationship.
• Help improve home environment skills for families.
• Increase family support system and problem solving capacity.
• Assist families in establishing goals and action plans; assess child development.
• Identify and refer to other supportive agencies, including healthcare appointments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Code of Conduct

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Cultural Competence

Screening & Assessment

Care Planning

Quality Improvement

Time Management

Independent Thinking

Travel Ready

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Infant Mental Health Endorsement (preferred)

Job description

Acenda is seeking a Family Support Specialist to build trusting relationships with families through in-home visits that typically last about one hour. You will strengthen parent-child bonds and deliver family-centered, strength-based interventions across New Jersey.

Responsibilities include outreach, screening for eligibility, conducting growth assessments, coordinating care, and referring to partners. A valid driver's license and flexibility for evenings/weekends are required, with bilingual