Home-Based Family Support Specialist (Early Learning)

Kodiak Area Native Association; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with employer contribution

Parental leave

Health coverage

OPM plan options

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Gym membership

EAP

Tuition assistance

Leadership development

Loan repayment eligibility

Housing assistance

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is a Tribal health organization serving Kodiak Island communities. This home-based role supports enrolled families with early childhood development, parenting education, and resource connections to promote school readiness and family stability.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to meaningful work, community impact, and long-term professional growth in a rural Alaskan setting. Training and supportive supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of supervised work experience with young children and/or parents; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic knowledge of child development, early childhood education, and community resources for children and families preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports the organization's mission, goals, and quality standards while demonstrating KANA's core values
• Upholds KANA's Code of Ethics by conducting all professional activities with honesty, integrity, fairness, and respect
• Conducts home-based visits with assigned families and engages parents in educational activities that strengthen their role as their child's primary teacher
• Encourages strong family relationships and promotes parents' ability to support their child's development in the home
• Provides instruction to parents individually or in groups on behavior management, physical development, language development, and early learning activities
• Delivers trainings to State of Alaska licensed Child Care Providers and KANA-approved providers in both group and individual settings
• Conducts community outreach and recruitment to enroll families in the Cama'i Program
• Administers developmental screenings, health screenings, and family assessments; supports referrals to healthcare, early intervention, and special education services as needed
• Completes program intake forms, assessments, and required documentation in accordance with program standards
• Plans and facilitates group connections for families; gathers participant feedback to strengthen engagement and program effectiveness
• Coaches parents on positive discipline techniques, routines, sleep transitions, nutrition, and developmentally appropriate practices
• Maintains accurate and organized program files and enters all visit and service data into the required online systems
• Prepares and submits reports, monthly program narratives, and other required documentation as assigned

Skills

Basic knowledge of child development

Experience with families/parents

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is a Tribal health organization serving Kodiak Island communities. This home-based role supports enrolled families with early childhood development, parenting education, and resource connections to promote school readiness and family stability.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to meaningful work, community impact, and long-term professional growth in a rural Alaskan setting. Training and supportive supervision are provided.