Entry Level Family Support Specialist Jobs
New grad family support specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on fieldwork can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Jobot, Optum, and CommonSpirit Health hiring at this level now.
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Texas Family First Parent Educator - North - Hybrid
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SJRC Texas
Texas Family First Parent Educator - North - Hybrid
Seguin, Texas
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Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician - Optum NY - Lake Success
Lake Success, New York
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Texas Family First Parent Educator - North - Hybrid
SJRC Texas·Seguin, Texas
Job functions:
2+ yrs exp.
Hybrid
CPR Certification
Full Time
201-500 employees
Job Description
This is a hybrid position and the candidate must reside within the following county(s) within Region 8: Bandera, Kerr, Kendall, Gillespie, Comal, and Guadalupe County.
PRIMARY FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILTY
Satisfactory implementation and delivery of the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program within the context of the PAT curriculum and Quality Essential Requirements.
A certified parent educator implements the PAT model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being in their work with families. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the Parent Educator partners, facilitates, and reflects with families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative
- Maintain accurate logs and records as required by the PAT Program and SJRC Texas
- Prepare and submit monthly reports as scheduled by the PAT Program including but not limited to a monthly Summary of Service (SOS), mileage documentation and TPCN documentation and billing
- Maintain the ability to use time and resources effectively to meet job requirements
- Maintain up to date client records-meeting all PAT requirements for documentation in family folders and in required databases
- Ensure all program data is accurate and detailed
- Abide by TPCN documentation and billing guidelines
- Strong organizational and record keeping skills
Program
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings and conferences as required by PAT
- Effectively administer parent/caregiver assessments to all enrolled caregivers.
- Develop, monitor and review goals with each family
- Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engages in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children’s development
- Effectively deliver PAT services to a caseload of up to 20 families using the Parents as Teachers curriculum to deliver home visits
- Plan, provide and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well being
- Maintain confidentiality
- Help parents and children transition to other services as needed
- Develop and maintain trusting relationships with parents as a model for parent-child relationships
- Support and promote the philosophy and integrity of PAT
- Be available to provide PAT presentations at health fairs and to individuals, school staff, or community agencies
- Be available to respond to phone or written communication from individuals seeking information on PAT or Prevention Services
- Assist with completion of the PAT Annual Program Report
- Monitor and manage a healthy balance between personal and professional responsibilities
- Engage in recruitment activities
- Travel to and back from home visits within assigned region
- Other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development or Social Science field of study preferred
- 1+ Years in Social Services Field including early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or related field
Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:
- Valid state drivers license, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance
- CPR/First Aid Certification (provided)
- Bilingual preferred
- PAT Certified Educator 0-3
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
- Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, walk and walk briskly in order to interact with and monitor children
- Stamina to work long days and drive long distances
- Ability to work at various times throughout the week to include some evenings and weekends
- Must have ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments
- Home-like settings with varying moderate to high degrees of background noise
- Frequent exposure to various living environments
- Campuses are smoke-free, except on permitted campuses in designated areas
SJRC’S TEAM CORE COMPETENCIES
Organizational Responsibility
- Supports and works to achieve SJRC Texas’s mission, vison, core values, and strategic goals
- Maintain fiscal responsibility and confidentiality
Professionalism
- Present a neat, clean appearance and dresses appropriately for the job
- Sets a good example for others by own self-discipline and behavior and displays positive attitude and demeanor
Planning and Execution
- Works in an organized manner and uses time effectively
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field)
- Meets commitments
- Begins work, meetings and appointments when scheduled
- Observes and follows policies regarding time off
- Dependable
- Accepts responsibility for attendance and punctuality
- Flexible and able to adjust workload to accommodate changes in priorities
Communication
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths
- Use of positive language towards the organization and their goals
- Handles information in a confidential manner
- Listens to details, gets clarification as needed; seeks and asks for help when needed
- Uses respectful and inoffensive level, tone, and dialogue with coworkers, vendors, visitors and children
- Accepts and responds to constructive criticism
- Appropriately interacts with various populations served with regards to age, disease, condition, and culture
- Demonstrates essential courteous telephone behaviors
Teamwork
- Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with coworkers, vendors, visitors and children
- Offers support and assistance to coworkers and other staff, and works actively to resolve conflicts
- Volunteers readily and seeks increased responsibility
- Generates suggestions and innovates ideas for own position, department and organization
Health and Safety
- Observes policies on health, safety and security and maintains a clean work area
- Notifies proper authorities of circumstances or situations of possible health hazards
- Reports significant and major incidents or accidents
Ability and Accuracy
- Accomplishes tasks quickly and accurately with few mistakes
- Gains new knowledge and adapts to new duties and responsibilities
- Shows pride in correct and accurate work
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by: Texas Family First PAT Supervisor
Supervises: N/A
SJRC Texas
Texas Family First Parent Educator - North - Hybrid
Seguin, Texas
New 8h ago201-500 employees
Job functions:
2+ yrs exp.
Hybrid
CPR Certification
Full Time
Job Description
This is a hybrid position and the candidate must reside within the following county(s) within Region 8: Bandera, Kerr, Kendall, Gillespie, Comal, and Guadalupe County.
PRIMARY FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILTY
Satisfactory implementation and delivery of the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program within the context of the PAT curriculum and Quality Essential Requirements.
A certified parent educator implements the PAT model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being in their work with families. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the Parent Educator partners, facilitates, and reflects with families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative
- Maintain accurate logs and records as required by the PAT Program and SJRC Texas
- Prepare and submit monthly reports as scheduled by the PAT Program including but not limited to a monthly Summary of Service (SOS), mileage documentation and TPCN documentation and billing
- Maintain the ability to use time and resources effectively to meet job requirements
- Maintain up to date client records-meeting all PAT requirements for documentation in family folders and in required databases
- Ensure all program data is accurate and detailed
- Abide by TPCN documentation and billing guidelines
- Strong organizational and record keeping skills
Program
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings and conferences as required by PAT
- Effectively administer parent/caregiver assessments to all enrolled caregivers.
- Develop, monitor and review goals with each family
- Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engages in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children’s development
- Effectively deliver PAT services to a caseload of up to 20 families using the Parents as Teachers curriculum to deliver home visits
- Plan, provide and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well being
- Maintain confidentiality
- Help parents and children transition to other services as needed
- Develop and maintain trusting relationships with parents as a model for parent-child relationships
- Support and promote the philosophy and integrity of PAT
- Be available to provide PAT presentations at health fairs and to individuals, school staff, or community agencies
- Be available to respond to phone or written communication from individuals seeking information on PAT or Prevention Services
- Assist with completion of the PAT Annual Program Report
- Monitor and manage a healthy balance between personal and professional responsibilities
- Engage in recruitment activities
- Travel to and back from home visits within assigned region
- Other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development or Social Science field of study preferred
- 1+ Years in Social Services Field including early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or related field
Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:
- Valid state drivers license, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance
- CPR/First Aid Certification (provided)
- Bilingual preferred
- PAT Certified Educator 0-3
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
- Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, walk and walk briskly in order to interact with and monitor children
- Stamina to work long days and drive long distances
- Ability to work at various times throughout the week to include some evenings and weekends
- Must have ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments
- Home-like settings with varying moderate to high degrees of background noise
- Frequent exposure to various living environments
- Campuses are smoke-free, except on permitted campuses in designated areas
SJRC’S TEAM CORE COMPETENCIES
Organizational Responsibility
- Supports and works to achieve SJRC Texas’s mission, vison, core values, and strategic goals
- Maintain fiscal responsibility and confidentiality
Professionalism
- Present a neat, clean appearance and dresses appropriately for the job
- Sets a good example for others by own self-discipline and behavior and displays positive attitude and demeanor
Planning and Execution
- Works in an organized manner and uses time effectively
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field)
- Meets commitments
- Begins work, meetings and appointments when scheduled
- Observes and follows policies regarding time off
- Dependable
- Accepts responsibility for attendance and punctuality
- Flexible and able to adjust workload to accommodate changes in priorities
Communication
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths
- Use of positive language towards the organization and their goals
- Handles information in a confidential manner
- Listens to details, gets clarification as needed; seeks and asks for help when needed
- Uses respectful and inoffensive level, tone, and dialogue with coworkers, vendors, visitors and children
- Accepts and responds to constructive criticism
- Appropriately interacts with various populations served with regards to age, disease, condition, and culture
- Demonstrates essential courteous telephone behaviors
Teamwork
- Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with coworkers, vendors, visitors and children
- Offers support and assistance to coworkers and other staff, and works actively to resolve conflicts
- Volunteers readily and seeks increased responsibility
- Generates suggestions and innovates ideas for own position, department and organization
Health and Safety
- Observes policies on health, safety and security and maintains a clean work area
- Notifies proper authorities of circumstances or situations of possible health hazards
- Reports significant and major incidents or accidents
Ability and Accuracy
- Accomplishes tasks quickly and accurately with few mistakes
- Gains new knowledge and adapts to new duties and responsibilities
- Shows pride in correct and accurate work
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by: Texas Family First PAT Supervisor
Supervises: N/A
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Entry Level Family Support Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level family support specialist job?
Entry level family support specialist employers look for candidates with a degree in social work, psychology, or human services, though relevant internships or volunteer experience with families or youth can be equally compelling. Highlighting case management coursework, crisis intervention training, or community outreach work gives you a clear edge. Certifications in CPR or trauma-informed care also strengthen early applications at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level family support specialists?
Companies hiring entry level family support specialists right now include Jobot, Optum, and CommonSpirit Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofits, community health organizations, government social services agencies, and child welfare programs tend to drive the most entry level hiring in this field.
Are there remote entry level family support specialist jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are community-facing and on-site. About 11% of entry level family support specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve case coordination, documentation, or phone-based client support rather than direct in-home services.
Are these new grad family support specialist jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior family support specialist roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, including recent graduates and career changers. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts internship hours, practicum placements, or volunteer work in lieu of full-time professional experience, and may not require licensure to start.
Which industries hire the most entry level family support specialists?
Entry Level family support specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors employ the most family support staff at the entry level because of ongoing demand for community-based services, early intervention programs, and government-funded family assistance initiatives.