Family Support Specialist

Who We Are 

Action for Children is the local childcare resource and referral agency in Central Ohio. Our mission is to transform the lives of children by supporting, empowering, and advocating for the adults who make the biggest impact on children’s lives—their parents, caregivers, and teachers. 

We foster a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, grow professionally, and contribute meaningfully to the well-being of families and communities. 

To learn more about our work and impact, visit www.actionforchildren.org. 

What You’ll Do 

Action for Children is seeking a compassionate and reliable Family Support Specialist to join our home visiting team. This position is responsible for building strong, long-term (3–5 year) partnerships with families to support healthy child development, family resilience, and overall well-being. 

Home visits occur primarily in the family's home and last at least one hour per session. Virtual visits may also be conducted as needed. All services are family-centered, strength-based, and rooted in trust-building, relationship enhancement, and risk reduction through connection to resources and support. 

Major responsibilities include: 

• Initiate and maintain regular home visits with families over a long-term period, developing strong, trusting relationships 

• Center services on the strengths and unique needs of each family while honoring diverse family structures and parenting practices 

• Promote healthy parent-child interactions and support developmental milestones through guided activities and conversations 

• Administer assessment tools including the FROG Scale, ASQ, ASQ:SE, and depression screenings 

• Support families in setting individualized goals, developing Family Service Plans, and implementing action steps 

• Identify needs and refer families to appropriate health, educational, and social service resources 

• Maintain consistent engagement with families with cultural sensitivity and persistence 

Successful Candidates Will Have 

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field 

• Knowledge of early childhood development for children ages 0–5 

• Eligible for or in possession of the Healthy Families Ohio Home Visitor Full Credential 

• Ability to establish trusting, respectful relationships with families 

• Comfort working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and family structures 

• Experience working with culturally diverse families 

• Knowledge of and ability to research local community resources within Franklin County 

• Willingness to build reflective capacity and engage in supervision 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general technology use 

Desired but Not Required 

• Infant Mental Health Endorsement 

• One year of home visitation experience 

• Familiarity with the Healthy Families America model and Growing Great Kids curriculum 

We Would Love to Hear from You If 

You are a self-starter who is creative, flexible, and a strong team player. You bring strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to build rapport, analyze situations, and problem-solve effectively. 

You are committed to the success of both the families you serve and your team. You are dependable, engaged, and willing to participate in team meetings, reflective supervision, and agency events. 

Why You’ll Love Working at Action for Children 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance within 30 days of hire 

• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, and holidays 

• Hybrid work schedule with a mix of remote and in-office days 

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match (up to 1%) 

• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster placements 

How to Apply 

Interested individuals should apply online at: 

Job Opportunities 

We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Final candidates will be required to complete reference and background checks as part of our standard hiring process. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Action for Children is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.