In-Home Early Head Start Family Support Specialist

Self Help Inc; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

LTD

FSA

403B

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Self Help Inc. is seeking a Home Visitor to deliver comprehensive, strengths-based home visiting for expectant parents and families with children birth to five enrolled in Head Start/Early Head Start.

You will promote child development, school readiness, and connect families to community resources. The role requires building trusting relationships, cultural responsiveness, and a deep understanding of early childhood and family support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Home-based CDA certification.
• State certificate or credential meeting home visitor CDA requirements.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular home visits to enrolled families, typically weekly or bi-weekly, ~1.5 hours each.
• Implement a child-focused curriculum promoting development across domains.
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate learning with parents and children.
• Model positive parent-child interactions and guide effective parenting.
• Develop and update individualized Family Service Plans with families.
• Maintain confidential records per Head Start standards and agency policies.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Cultural responsiveness

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work ability

Computer skills

Ethics and boundaries

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Home-based CDA

CDA certificate meets requirements

Associate or Bachelor degree in related field

Job description

Self Help Inc. is seeking a Home Visitor to deliver comprehensive, strengths-based home visiting for expectant parents and families with children birth to five enrolled in Head Start/Early Head Start.

You will promote child development, school readiness, and connect families to community resources. The role requires building trusting relationships, cultural responsiveness, and a deep understanding of early childhood and family support.