Impactful Home Visiting Family Support Specialist

Kansas Children'S Service League; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(K) & matching offerings

Paid Holidays

Earned Wage Access

Telework Options

Infants at Work Program

Job summary

Kansas Children's Service League in Pittsburg, KS, is seeking a Healthy Families Home Visiting Family Support Specialist to visit families in their homes and provide support to build positive home environments. This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes reflective practice, infant mental health principles, and collaboration with families to reduce stress and strengthen parenting skills.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends, competitive benefits, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with or providing services to children and families.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries when providing supportive services.
• Ability to work flexible schedule which could include some evening/weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Home Visiting: Develops strategies to positively engage families in voluntary services through a trusting relationship.
• Complete initial enrollment visits with family and completes FROG assessment.
• Schedules and provides regular home visits with families in accordance to KCSL Healthy Families policies and procedures.
• Conduct ongoing screens and assessments such as the ASQ, ASQ-SE, EPDS, and other tools required by the program.
• Implements research based curriculum, Growing Great Kids, during home visits with families.
• Supports and guides families in the development of the Family Goal Plan, and encourages families in achieving identified goals.

Skills

Professional boundaries

Flexibility

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with children and families

Job description

Kansas Children's Service League in Pittsburg, KS, is seeking a Healthy Families Home Visiting Family Support Specialist to visit families in their homes and provide support to build positive home environments. This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes reflective practice, infant mental health principles, and collaboration with families to reduce stress and strengthen parenting skills.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends, competitive benefits, and