Home Visitor

Childrens Home Society of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Time to Recharge

Health & Wellness Support

Professional Growth

Job summary

Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) is seeking a Home Visitor in Cocoa, FL to partner with families, provide encouragement and education, and connect them to resources that support healthy child development. This role emphasizes coaching, advocacy, and building strong, nurturing family environments through ongoing home visits.

You will meet families where they are, develop Family Goal Plans, and deliver developmentally appropriate activities while maintaining accurate records and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and experience working with young children and families in a human services or early childhood education setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Education, Social Sciences, Human Services, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Building trusting relationships with families through regular home visits and ongoing support.
• Developing Family Goal Plans that identify each family’s strengths, needs, and objectives.
• Providing parent education focused on child development, healthy relationships, breastfeeding support, and positive parenting practices.
• Delivering developmentally appropriate activities that strengthen parent-child interactions.
• Connecting families to healthcare providers, community resources, and support services.
• Facilitating group activities and family engagement opportunities.
• Supporting healthy childhood development by educating families about age-appropriate growth and developmental milestones.
• Providing enhanced case management support and advocacy services.
• Maintaining accurate client records, progress notes, and program documentation.
• Entering data and tracking outcomes according to program and contractual requirements.
• Collaborating with supervisors and team members to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Coaching and mentoring

Family engagement

Organizational skills

Documentation and time management

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation systems

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category: Childhood and Family Development

Requisition Number: HOMEV002725

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Cocoa, FL 32922, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

HOME VISITOR

Pay Rate: Include hourly rate or salary range when available

BUILD BRIDGES TO SUCCESS

At Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS), we believe strong families create strong futures for children.

As a Home Visitor, you’ll partner directly with families to provide encouragement, education, resources, and support that help children grow up healthy, safe, and ready to succeed. Through relationship-building and evidence-based family support services, you’ll help parents strengthen their confidence, reduce stress, and create nurturing environments where children can thrive.

This is more than a home visiting role. It’s an opportunity to walk alongside families during important moments in their lives and help them build a foundation for long-term success.

If you’re passionate about child development, family empowerment, and making a meaningful impact in your community, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Home Visitor, you’ll serve as a coach, mentor, advocate, and trusted support system for families with young children.

You’ll meet families where they are, helping them identify strengths, overcome challenges, and access the tools and resources they need to achieve their goals. Your work will strengthen parent-child relationships, promote healthy child development, and empower families to create positive outcomes for their children.

Your work may include:

• Building trusting relationships with families through regular home visits and ongoing support.
• Developing Family Goal Plans that identify each family’s strengths, needs, and objectives.
• Providing parent education focused on child development, healthy relationships, breastfeeding support, and positive parenting practices.
• Delivering developmentally appropriate activities that strengthen parent-child interactions.
• Connecting families to healthcare providers, community resources, and support services.
• Facilitating group activities and family engagement opportunities.
• Supporting healthy childhood development by educating families about age-appropriate growth and developmental milestones.
• Providing enhanced case management support and advocacy services.
• Maintaining accurate client records, progress notes, and program documentation.
• Entering data and tracking outcomes according to program and contractual requirements.
• Collaborating with supervisors and team members to ensure high-quality service delivery.

WHY CHS?

Because helping families thrive should come with meaningful support for you, too.

• Meaningful Work

Help strengthen families, support healthy child development, and create brighter futures for children.

Work alongside compassionate professionals who are passionate about helping children and families succeed.

• Time to Recharge

Enjoy generous paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave.

• Health & Wellness Support

Access comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.

Plan for your future with a 403(b) retirement plan and employer match.

• Professional Growth

Take advantage of ongoing training, coaching, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities.

Employee discounts, recognition programs, and a mission-driven culture that values your contributions.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Education & Experience

Required

One of the following:

• Associate's degree and experience working with young children and families in a human services or early childhood education setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Education, Social Sciences, Human Services, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
• Daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Ability to conduct home visits throughout the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing family support, home visitation, or early childhood services.
• Experience working with at-risk families.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of community resources and family support systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience with coaching, mentoring, and family engagement.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU...

• Believe every child deserves a healthy and supportive start in life.
• Enjoy helping parents recognize their strengths and build confidence.
• Build trust naturally and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Communicate effectively with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Remain calm, compassionate, and resourceful during challenging situations.
• Are comfortable working independently while remaining part of a collaborative team.
• Enjoy empowering families to achieve their goals and celebrate their successes.
• Demonstrate CHS Common Bond Values in everything you do.

VISUAL OPPORTUNITY

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• Indeed
• Early Childhood Networks
• Community Outreach Campaigns
• Human Services Associations
• Social Media Recruitment Marketing

THIS COULD BE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER!

At CHS, your guidance can help a parent feel more confident, help a child reach important milestones, and help an entire family build a brighter future.

Bring your compassion, dedication, and belief in the power of families to work that creates lasting impact every day.

Every child. Every dream. Every future.

That commitment represents CHS’s focus on recognizing each child’s potential, nurturing opportunity and creating lasting impact.

Bring your coordination skills, compassion and community mindset to CHS, and help create stronger connections to care for students and families.

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Travel Required

Yes . Countywide

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