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Family Support Specialist - Healthy Families

Eliot Community Human Services
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Holyoke, MA, US

Salary

$20.6 - $21.75 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

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  • Eliot is seeking Family Support Specialists to join their Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children division, focusing on the Healthy Families program for first-time parents.
  • The role involves providing personalized support in home settings, educating parents on child development, and connecting families with community resources.
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working with children and families, with a bachelor's degree being a plus.
  • The position offers a salary of $20.60 per hour for those with a high school diploma and $21.75 per hour for those with a bachelor's degree, with potential salary increases for bilingual candidates.
  • The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, with flexibility for occasional evening appointments.

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

  • Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
  • Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
  • Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
  • Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking passionate Family Support Specialists to join our Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) division. You will be working with our Healthy Families program, a parenting education initiative designed to help first-time parents to create a stable, nurturing environment for their child. In this role, you will provide personalized support and guidance in the family’s home that teach parents about pregnancy, proper baby care, nurturing and attachment, effective parenting skills, and provide parents with information about healthy child development.

Responsibilities:

  • Educate parents on optimal health, growth, and development during infancy and early childhood
  • Encourage positive parenting skills, enhance parental health and wellness, and improve educational attainment
  • Assist parents with in setting and achieving goals related to education, work and housing
  • Connect families with essential community resources, including educational, employment, financial, housing, and medical services
  • Encourage co-parent involvement in program groups and activities

Qualifications:

  • Requires a High school diploma or equivalent 
  • Experience working children and families 
  • Valid Massachusetts drivers license 
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English, preferred
  • Bachelor's degree a plus

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with flexibility needed for occasional evening appointments

Compensation:

  • High school diploma: $20.60/hr.
  • Bachelors: $21.75/hr.
  • Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a 6% salary increase
Hourly Rate
$20.60—$21.75 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.




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