Eliotcommunityhumanservices
Family Support Worker - Healthy Families
Lowell. Posted 22 days ago
The role
You will provide personalized support and guidance in the homes of first-time parents. You will teach parents about pregnancy, baby care, nurturing, attachment, parenting skills, and healthy child development.
What you will do
- 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 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
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working children and families
- Valid Massachusetts drivers license
Nice to have
- Bilingual candidates fluent in Haitian Creole or Portuguese may be eligible for a 6% salary increase
Benefits
- Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with employer match
- Discounted fitness services
- Access to trusted childcare resources
- 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
About the company
Eliot is a mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. They foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued.