Family Resource Specialist

Empower Families. Share Resources. Build Stronger Futures.

FAMILY RESOURCE SPECIALIST

FULL-TIME | MISSION-DRIVEN CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Pay Range: $17.85

BUILD BRIDGES TO SUCCESS

At Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS), we believe families are strongest when they have access to the information, support, and resources they need to help their children thrive.

As a Family Resource Specialist, you'll serve as a trusted advocate, connector, and voice for families navigating early intervention services. Through education, networking opportunities, training, and community engagement, you'll help empower parents and caregivers to become confident champions for their children.

This is more than a resource role. It's an opportunity to turn personal experience, compassion, and community connections into meaningful impact for families throughout your region.

If you're passionate about helping families feel informed, supported, and empowered, we'd love to meet you.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Family Resource Specialist, you'll help ensure families have access to the tools, information, and support systems they need to successfully navigate services and advocate for their children.

You'll strengthen family voices, build meaningful partnerships, and create opportunities for families to connect, learn, and support one another.

Your work may include:

• Creating and implementing family engagement initiatives that connect families to support, training, and information.
• Facilitating networking opportunities, support groups, playgroups, and family events.
• Researching and sharing community resources that help families access services and supports.
• Representing family perspectives at local, regional, and statewide meetings and forums.
• Developing and delivering training for families, providers, service coordinators, and Early Steps partners.
• Creating newsletters, educational materials, and communication resources that keep families informed.
• Conducting surveys and gathering feedback to better understand family needs and improve services.
• Collaborating with community organizations and Early Steps partners to strengthen support systems.
• Assisting with policy development and family-centered initiatives that improve outcomes for children and families.
• Developing annual action plans and monitoring progress toward family engagement goals.

WHY CHS?

Because helping families succeed should come with support for you, too.

• Meaningful Work

Help families feel empowered, informed, and connected as they navigate services for their children.

• Supportive Team Environment

Work alongside professionals who are passionate about early childhood development, family advocacy, and community impact.

• Time to Recharge

Enjoy generous paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave.

• Health & Wellness Support

Access comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.

• Financial Security

Plan for the future through a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Professional Growth

Participate in training, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities.

• Additional Perks

Employee discounts, recognition programs, and a mission-driven culture focused on improving lives.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Education

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.

Additional Requirements

• Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
• Daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.

Experience

Required

• Parent or caregiver of a child who received early intervention services or would have been eligible for Early Steps services.

Preferred

• Experience providing family support, advocacy, outreach, or training.
• Experience working within community programs or family-serving organizations.
• Experience presenting to groups, facilitating workshops, or leading family engagement activities.

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of:

• Early Steps and early intervention services.
• Community resources and family support systems.
• Family-centered practices and engagement strategies.

Skills in:

• Communication and public speaking.
• Relationship building and networking.
• Training and facilitation.
• Organization, project management, and time management.
• Microsoft Office applications and electronic documentation systems.

YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU...

• Believe every family deserves access to information, support, and opportunity.
• Enjoy helping parents become strong advocates for their children.
• Are energized by connecting people to resources and one another.
• Build trusting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Feel comfortable facilitating trainings, support groups, and community events.
• Can balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Bring empathy, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit to your work.
• Demonstrate CHS Common Bond Values in everything you do.

VISUAL OPPORTUNITY

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"Empower Families. Share Resources. Build Stronger Futures."

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A family participating in a support group, training event, or community resource fair alongside CHS team members and community partners.

Best Recruitment Channels

• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Parent advocacy organizations
• Early intervention networks
• Community resource groups
• Family support and disability service organizations

THIS COULD BE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER!

At CHS, your voice can help a parent feel understood, your guidance can help a family access life-changing resources, and your advocacy can help children achieve brighter futures.

Bring your passion for supporting families and your commitment to community impact to a role where every connection matters.

Every child. Every dream. Every future.

That commitment represents CHS's focus on recognizing each child's potential, nurturing opportunity and creating lasting impact.

Bring your coordination skills, compassion and community mindset to CHS, and help create stronger connections to care for students and families.

For more information about our programs, visit https://chsfl.org/what-we-do/ready-to-learn/

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com