Northern Virginia Family Service
Family Support Specialists (serving clients in Alexandria and Springfield)
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Job Description
- Req#: FAMIL002006
Employer Industry: Nonprofit Social Services
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary range in the mid-40s, with potential for growth
- Hybrid role offering flexibility between in-person and remote work
- Comprehensive benefits supporting various dimensions of wellbeing
- Opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and families
- Supportive work environment that values team contributions and community impact
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Conduct regular home visits to establish trusting relationships with families
- Prepare and facilitate activities and group socialization experiences for clients
- Provide parenting modeling, education, and supportive services as per standards
- Conduct developmental screenings and evaluations using approved instruments
- Maintain client documentation and data entry in accordance with program guidelines
What is Required (Qualifications):
- High School graduate or GED; college coursework preferred
- Oral and written fluency in English; oral fluency in Spanish preferred
- Experience working with or providing services to children (aged 0-3 years) and families
- Knowledge of infant and child development
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds of baby items and program materials
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Infant Mental Health endorsement preferred
- Experience and humility to work with culturally diverse populations
- Willingness to engage in building reflective capacity for personal and professional development
- Proficiency in basic technological tools including Microsoft Office Suite
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Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) helps families and individuals in need create stability and self-sufficiency with a wide range of critical services.
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