Healthy Families Jefferson County – Family Support Specialist; Home Visitor

Posted on January 7, 2026

$18.75 – $19.25/hour in the first year

40 hours per week

Paid Time Off (Sick, Holiday, Vacation, Personal)

New York State Paid Family Leave

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) and 401(k) Matching

Mileage Reimbursement at GSA rate (2026 rate: 72.5 cents/mile)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualified Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

200 Washington St, Suite 300, Watertown, NY 13601

Adhere to the HFA Best Practice Standards, as well as the policies and procedures of Healthy Families New York, the Healthy Families site, and NCPPC, as well as the Ethical Standards for Human Services Professionals.

Meet with caregivers prenatally or shortly after the birth of their child. Partner with families, establish trusting relationships, and maintain regular contact primarily through home visits.

Maintain a caseload (12-15 families) and case weight (24-30 points) level and intensity consistent with funder and model requirements (based on 40 hours/week, or 1 FTE).

Engage families using a strength-based approach and evidence-based curriculum; lead parent-child activities that strengthen the parent-child relationship; promote healthy childhood growth and development; and enhance family well-being.

Conduct family and child assessments (e.g., HFA FROG Scale, PHQ and PHQ-9, ASQ-3 and ASQ:

SE-2, CHEERS Check-In, etc.).

Implement activities outlined on the Family Service Plan to opportunities for growth and stengthening.

Assist families in establishing goals and supporting them throughout this process.

Identifying and referring families for other supportive services, including health care services.

Collaborate with other community agencies and service providers.

Participate in or facilitate community outreach/awareness/education events and activities to promote the agency and program (e.g., events, presentations, agency briefings, development of materials, distribution of materials, etc.).

Organize and coordinate activities related to parenting programming (i.e., group workshops, community events family fun events, etc.).

Work collaboratively in a team-based setting; participate in meetings and case conferences.

Participate in weekly one-to-one supervision and monthly group consultation.

Ensure accurate and prompt case and program documentation in written and electronic forms.

Complete all required orientation, core, and wrap-around training, as well as participate in ongoing professional development and training. Some travel for training within NY state is required and may require one or more overnight stays.

Complete annual training related to child abuse and neglect and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

As assigned, perform other duties related to the mission and goals of the agency and program.

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a field related to working with children and families, or equivalent (associate degree and at least two years of comparable experience, or high school diploma/GED and at least five years of comparable experience).

Experience in home visiting and a strong background in successfully providing prevention services to the prenatal to age 5 population and their families.

Solid understanding of, or experience in, reflective practice, motivating individuals, and providing support to individuals in stressful environments.

Knowledge of infant and child development and parent-child attachment & bonding.

Experience and humility to work with culturally diverse families and communities; including respect for and sensitivity to the beliefs, needs, and rights of others who have differing cultural, racial, sexual, religious, economic, or ethnic identities.

Solid understanding of, or experience in, providing family-centered, strength-based services to individuals and families who have experienced trauma or other significant adverse events.

Indigenous or long-term community resident or clear knowledge of the community, including being aware of community resources, their eligibility requirements, and their referral process.

Infant-Early Childhood…