Eliotcommunityhumanservices
Family Support Specialist - Healthy Families
Holyoke. Posted 15 days ago
The role
You will provide personalized support and guidance in the family's home. You will teach first-time 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 in Spanish and English
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits
- 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
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.