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Eliot Community Human Services

Family Support Specialist - Parents as Teachers

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Family Support Specialist
  • Parents as Teachers Eliot Community Human Services
  • 3.4 Holyoke, MA Job Details $20.60
  • $21.75 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Experience working with children Working with families Full Job Description Join Eliot
  • A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose.
You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth. Benefits at Eliot We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth.
Benefit eligible positions include:
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 Are you looking to support young parents and their children in a home-based program?
The Parents as Teachers (PAT) program is looking for highly motivated, creative and passionate professionals to work with families as they address child development and promote family wellness. MSPCC, a division of Eliot, offers comprehensive health and vacation benefits, tuition reimbursement, and extensive training that will prepare you for any entry-level Early Childhood/ Human Services position! In this role, you will provide personalized support and guidance in the family's home that teach parents about proper baby care, promote nurturing and attachment, effective parenting skills, and provide parents with information about healthy child development. You will be working with our Parents As Teachers program, a parenting education initiative designed to help create a stable, nurturing environment for their child.
Responsibilities:
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 in 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
Qualifications:
Requires a High school diploma or equivalent Experience working children and families Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a personally owned vehicle Bilingual in Spanish and English, preferred
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with flexibility needed for occasional program requirements
Compensation:
High school diploma: $20.60/hr.
Bachelors:
$21.75/hr. Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a 6% salary increase At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization. Apply today and make a difference.