Healthy Families Family Support Worker
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services
Healthy Families Family Support Worker – Full Time (40 hours/week)
Pay: $20 / Hour
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, flexible hours
Bilingual Preferred
About the Role
Join our caring and diverse team as a Family Support Worker with Greater Fall River Healthy Families. You'll support first-time parents through home visits—promoting healthy births, preventing child abuse and neglect, strengthening parent-child relationships, and supporting early childhood development. By connecting families with resources, you'll help them build long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
We provide flexible schedules, on-the-job training, and a supportive team environment so you can grow while making a real difference.
What You'll Do
- Provide regular home visits and supportive services to parents, meeting them where they are—literally and emotionally.
- Build strong, respectful relationships with families, celebrating their unique cultures and strengths.
- Support parents in setting goals, accessing resources, and developing positive parenting skills.
- Assess family needs, connect them with healthcare, housing, childcare, education, and job training programs.
- Facilitate or participate in parent/child groups and community outreach events.
- Maintain detailed documentation and follow program policies.
- Stay current on training, participate in team meetings, and uphold Massachusetts child protection laws.
Your Background & Strengths
- Associate's degree preferred (or equivalent experience/high school diploma).
- Experience supporting first-time parents or working with culturally diverse communities.
- Knowledge of infant and child development, parent-child attachment, and strength-based approaches.
- Strong communication, listening, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends for events.
- Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.
- Bilingual skills highly preferred.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- 4 weeks paid time off + 11 paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Free life & disability insurance
- Wellness programs & on-site fitness center
- Tuition assistance, scholarships, and degree completion incentives
- Student loan repayment support
- Discounts on insurance, entertainment, and more
Join Us – #PeopleWithAPurpose
If you believe every child deserves a healthy start and every parent deserves support, we want to hear from you.
Make a Difference from the Start
At People Incorporated, we've been serving the Southcoast community—including Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton—since 1968. As one of the largest human service agencies in the region, we partner with specialized, integrated programs to create opportunities for individuals and families of all abilities. Let People Incorporated be your path to opportunity!
People Incorporated is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce are key to the success of our agency. We strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported, appreciated, and motivated to grow.
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