Family Support Specialist (Wayne County)

Summary

This full‑time position provides in‑home visitation services to enrolled participants throughout Wayne County (with potential coverage in Lawrence County). The role involves building trusting relationships, teaching problem‑solving skills, and enhancing family support systems. Regular travel within the assigned service area is required. The primary office is located in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Occasional evening and weekend availability may be needed to support community events and program activities, and attendance at the annual Tennessee State Summit is required.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain regular, long‑term contact (up to five years) with families, primarily through in‑home visits lasting about an hour.
• Deliver family‑centered, strength‑based interventions to establish trust, strengthen parent‑child relationships, promote healthy child development, and enhance family well‑being.
• Administer the Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth (FROG) Scale and screening tools such as ASQ, ASQ‑SE, depression screens, etc.
• Identify and refer families to supportive services, including health‑care resources.
• Assist families in setting goals and implement activities outlined in the Family Service Plan based on FROG findings.
• Prepare required monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports and maintain accurate records for GGK curriculum, HFA data, and other documentation.
• Participate in training required by HFA guidelines, GKI, and DOH contracts.
• Implement GGK curriculum and HFA strategies through weekly home visits.
• Provide case management for families on the caseload.
• Attend training sessions and other mandatory meetings.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience working with or providing services to children and families.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships.
• Knowledge of infant and child development.
• Acceptance of individual differences and cultural humility.
• Willingness to develop reflective capacity (introspection, self‑awareness, valuing supervision).
• Infant Mental Health Endorsement (preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field (required).
• Two years of professional experience working directly with youth and families in child welfare, school, childcare, criminal‑justice, behavioral health, or related settings (preferred).
• No specific certification or licensure required.

Physical Requirements

• Standing – 20% of the time
• Sitting – 80% of the time
• Squatting – occasional
• Driving – occasional
• Kneeling – occasional
• Lifting – occasional
• Bending – occasional

Pay

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with a pay range of $15.75–$22.00 per hour based on post‑bachelor’s experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full‑time position with occasional evening and weekend availability required to support community events and program activities. Travel throughout the service area is expected.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D, life, and long‑term disability insurance (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program