Family Support Worker: Home Visiting & Family Empowerment

Morris Heights Health Center, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris Heights Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Family Support Worker to deliver intensive home visiting services to expectant parents and families in Bronx zip codes 10452, 10453, 10467, and 10468.

The role emphasizes documentation, family needs assessments, and goal planning with ongoing community engagement. Under supervision, you will administer surveys, liaise with external agencies, and support recruitment efforts while working some evenings/weekends and staying compliant with program

Qualifications

• Preferred: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in human services, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Acceptable: High School Diploma/GED with relevant experience in home visiting, early childhood, or family support.
• Minimum 1 year of administrative or social services experience, preferably in a healthcare or community-based setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., ADP) a plus.
• Willingness to learn new software and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive home visiting services on a regular basis until the child begins school.
• Conduct initial and ongoing family assessments to monitor progress and needs.
• Complete a Family Goal Plan with each family and support goal achievement.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all visits, contacts, activities, and referrals.
• Build strong, professional, and confidential relationships with families.
• Empower families to problem-solve and increase their self-sufficiency.
• Conduct outreach activities to engage and retain participants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Language skills

Literacy

Math basics

Tech literacy

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in a related field

High School Diploma/GED with relevant experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

ADP HRIS

Job description

Morris Heights Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Family Support Worker to deliver intensive home visiting services to expectant parents and families in Bronx zip codes 10452, 10453, 10467, and 10468.

The role emphasizes documentation, family needs assessments, and goal planning with ongoing community engagement. Under supervision, you will administer surveys, liaise with external agencies, and support recruitment efforts while working some evenings/weekends and staying compliant with program