About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Teaching.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Family Support Specialist to deliver the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum to families in a home-based model. This role supports parents of infants and young children by promoting healthy child development, nurturing attachment, and connecting families to community resources. This is a full-time, telecommute-eligible role based in Halyoke, MA that involves travel to family homes; a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle are required.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide strengths-based, home-visiting family support using the Parents as Teachers model
• Teach parents about infant and early childhood health, development, and caregiving
• Promote positive parenting skills, nurturing attachment, and parent–child interaction
• Help parents set and reach goals related to education, employment, and housing
• Connect families with community services (healthcare, education, financial resources, housing)
• Encourage co-parent and family participation in program groups and activities
• Maintain accurate case records, complete assessments, and report on family progress

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred (different pay scale applies)
• Experience working directly with children and families (home visiting, early childhood, casework, or similar)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable, personally owned vehicle for travel to client homes
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred (may qualify for language stipend)
• Strong communication, cultural humility, and ability to work independently in the field
• Reliable internet access and ability to complete remote documentation as required

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Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate:
  • High school diploma: $20.60/hr
  • Bachelor’s degree: $21.75/hr
  • Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a 6% salary increase
• Full benefits package for benefit-eligible roles, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, and employer-paid life insurance
• Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and role-specific training provided

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Schedule & Location

• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM with flexibility for occasional evenings or events
• Primary work model: telecommute-eligible with required in-person home visits in and around Halyoke, MA
• Job location: Halyoke, MA (travel to family homes required)

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Why Join

• Join a mission-driven team focused on family wellness and early childhood development
• Receive paid training and clear pathways for professional growth into early childhood and human services roles
• Meaningful work supporting young families and children in your community

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Key Skills & Expectations

• Strong interpersonal and outreach skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow mandated reporting rules
• Comfortable working in clients’ homes and community settings
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Comfort with basic digital documentation and remote communication tools

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.