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Family Support Worker jobs are open across social services, healthcare, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, at levels from entry-level aide to senior case manager, with specializations in child welfare, crisis intervention, and family preservation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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POSITION: Head Start Program - Family Support Worker (Social Work)
LOCATION: Miami Gardens (North Dade area)
STATUS: Part-Time 25 hrs a week, with part-time benefits
SALARY: $23.18 per hour, 25 hours per week, year round, hours are usually between 8:00am to 5:00pm time frame, but can be adjusted per department needs
- Must have Bachelor's degree in Social Work, or related field with social work course work
Summary: Responsible for family services for enrolled Head Start families of center-based children in accordance with Head Start performance standards and guidelines. Also responsible for the recruitment, enrollment, and income eligibility of families as well as implementation of family quality support services, parent education, and program governance as outlined in the Head Start performance standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Carries a caseload of an average of 30-50 children/families.
- Works with teachers to complete documents for children/families.
- Oversees the recruitment, training, and scheduling of parent volunteers.
- Works with the Policy Committee representative and serves as a resource for the Parent Committee.
- Assists parents in developing and scheduling their own social and developmental activities and encourages and supports parents in addressing community needs.
- Secure resources required to meet the services/needs of children and their families.
- Serves as a resource to staff and parents to provide supplemental services children and their families.
- Assists families in determining individual needs and developing a plan to meet their needs.
- Keeps other agency staff apprised of parent issues, and assists staff in designing and implementing a comprehensive, well integrated plan for parent involvement that crosses all service areas.
- Works closely with the teacher and teacher assistant to establish a rapport between the parent and program to achieve maximum parent participation in the program and related activities.
- Assists with the recruitment of parents and community volunteers.
- Utilizes community resources to benefit children and parents of the program.
- Assists with the following monthly center committee meetings activities: setting up the meeting room with the teachers, conferring with center committee president about meeting agenda items; providing pertinent information to the committee and attending all parent meetings; collecting all parent meeting sign-in sheets and handouts; typing all parent meeting minutes and having then translated as necessary; helping develop and participate in all parent activities.
- Keeps accurate enrollment of children per classroom with up to date files on each including: completing Head Start enrollment forms; referral and follow up documentation; documentation of contacts made for the family, notation of contacts with the family, assists with maintaining a waiting list of 20% of possible enrollment at the center and identify children with the greatest need.
- Writes social service/parent involvement reports.
- Represents the agency in a professional manner at: meetings; training/workshops/seminars; conferences; functions.
Requirements:
Education/Experience:
A Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Human/Family Services, Counseling, Psychology or related field required with one-two years of related experience. Thorough knowledge of principles of social work, crisis intervention, counseling, or psychology which is typically gained through a minimum of one-two years experience through employment, practicum and or volunteering. Experience and/or knowledge or relevant Head Start Performance Standards. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices and general knowledge of Florida licensing requirements for childcare centers.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Bilingual skills in Spanish and/or Creole preferred.
Requires level 2 DCF background clearance, certificate of Good Health, Tine test, and drug test.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 5 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All CDC-recommended protocols are adhered to strictly.
Requirements:Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Social Work: 1 year (preferred)
- Public Health: 1 year (Preferred)
- Family services: 1 year (Preferred)
- Case Management: 1 year (Preferred)
POSITION: Head Start Program - Family Support Worker (Social Work)
LOCATION: Miami Gardens (North Dade area)
STATUS: Part-Time 25 hrs a week, with part-time benefits
SALARY: $23.18 per hour, 25 hours per week, year round, hours are usually between 8:00am to 5:00pm time frame, but can be adjusted per department needs
- Must have Bachelor's degree in Social Work, or related field with social work course work
Summary: Responsible for family services for enrolled Head Start families of center-based children in accordance with Head Start performance standards and guidelines. Also responsible for the recruitment, enrollment, and income eligibility of families as well as implementation of family quality support services, parent education, and program governance as outlined in the Head Start performance standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Carries a caseload of an average of 30-50 children/families.
- Works with teachers to complete documents for children/families.
- Oversees the recruitment, training, and scheduling of parent volunteers.
- Works with the Policy Committee representative and serves as a resource for the Parent Committee.
- Assists parents in developing and scheduling their own social and developmental activities and encourages and supports parents in addressing community needs.
- Secure resources required to meet the services/needs of children and their families.
- Serves as a resource to staff and parents to provide supplemental services children and their families.
- Assists families in determining individual needs and developing a plan to meet their needs.
- Keeps other agency staff apprised of parent issues, and assists staff in designing and implementing a comprehensive, well integrated plan for parent involvement that crosses all service areas.
- Works closely with the teacher and teacher assistant to establish a rapport between the parent and program to achieve maximum parent participation in the program and related activities.
- Assists with the recruitment of parents and community volunteers.
- Utilizes community resources to benefit children and parents of the program.
- Assists with the following monthly center committee meetings activities: setting up the meeting room with the teachers, conferring with center committee president about meeting agenda items; providing pertinent information to the committee and attending all parent meetings; collecting all parent meeting sign-in sheets and handouts; typing all parent meeting minutes and having then translated as necessary; helping develop and participate in all parent activities.
- Keeps accurate enrollment of children per classroom with up to date files on each including: completing Head Start enrollment forms; referral and follow up documentation; documentation of contacts made for the family, notation of contacts with the family, assists with maintaining a waiting list of 20% of possible enrollment at the center and identify children with the greatest need.
- Writes social service/parent involvement reports.
- Represents the agency in a professional manner at: meetings; training/workshops/seminars; conferences; functions.
Requirements:
Education/Experience:
A Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Human/Family Services, Counseling, Psychology or related field required with one-two years of related experience. Thorough knowledge of principles of social work, crisis intervention, counseling, or psychology which is typically gained through a minimum of one-two years experience through employment, practicum and or volunteering. Experience and/or knowledge or relevant Head Start Performance Standards. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices and general knowledge of Florida licensing requirements for childcare centers.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Bilingual skills in Spanish and/or Creole preferred.
Requires level 2 DCF background clearance, certificate of Good Health, Tine test, and drug test.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 5 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All CDC-recommended protocols are adhered to strictly.
Requirements:Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Social Work: 1 year (preferred)
- Public Health: 1 year (Preferred)
- Family services: 1 year (Preferred)
- Case Management: 1 year (Preferred)
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Who's Hiring
- Families First Counseling Services15
- DPIFS1D
- CABARRUS COUNTY1
- Kids In Distress1
- YWCA SOUTH FLORIDA1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in family support worker jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field
- Experience conducting home visits and family assessments in a community setting
- Knowledge of local social services resources, referral pathways, and benefit programs
- Mandated reporter certification current and valid in the state of employment
- Ability to maintain detailed case notes and meet documentation deadlines in a case management system
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client home visits and community outreach
Tips for Your Family Support Worker Job Search
Tailor your resume to documentation tools
Many family support worker postings require experience with case management software. Name the specific platforms you've used in your resume, whether that's electronic health records or state-mandated intake systems, so hiring managers know you won't need basic training.
Highlight mandated reporter certification separately
Mandated reporter status is a checkbox requirement in most child welfare and family services roles. List your certification, the state it was issued in, and the renewal date in a dedicated credentials section so it's immediately visible to screeners.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists family support worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your population focus
Family support worker roles are often population-specific. If your background is in early childhood, domestic violence, or elder care, search for those exact terms alongside the job title to surface openings where your experience directly matches what the employer needs.
Prepare concrete examples for scenario questions
Interviewers in this field routinely ask how you've handled a family in crisis or a client who refused services. Prepare two or three specific examples using the situation, your actions, and the outcome before you go in, not a general philosophy.
Negotiate schedule flexibility, not just pay
Evening and weekend availability is a common dealbreaker in family support work. Before accepting an offer, clarify on-call expectations, caseload size, and whether hybrid home visits are allowed, since these affect burnout more than base compensation does.
Family Support Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most family support workers?
Families First Counseling Services, DPIFS, and CABARRUS COUNTY are hiring the most family support workers right now, with openings concentrated in Iowa, Florida, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. County child protective services agencies and federally funded home visiting programs also post consistently throughout the year.
How many family support worker jobs are remote?
About 0% of family support worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles focused on care coordination, referral management, or phone-based case follow-up rather than direct in-home services. Roles that require in-person home visits are almost always on-site.
How do you become a family support worker?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field, though some entry-level positions accept an associate degree with direct care experience. You'll also need a current mandated reporter certification, a clean background check, and a valid driver's license. Gaining supervised field experience through internships or volunteer work in a family services setting before you apply strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Can you get hired as a family support worker with little experience?
Yes, some entry-level family support worker roles are designed for candidates with limited professional experience, particularly in home visiting programs funded through federal early childhood initiatives. Emphasize any relevant volunteer work, field placements, or lived experience supporting families in your application. Bilingual ability is a strong differentiator for entry-level candidates in areas with large non-English-speaking populations, and many employers will hire a motivated applicant over a credentialed one with no community ties.
What does the family support worker interview process look like?
Most family support worker interviews involve a phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video rounds with a hiring manager and sometimes a program supervisor. Expect behavioral questions about handling resistant clients, managing competing caseload priorities, and responding to child safety concerns. Some employers conduct a brief written exercise where you review a case vignette and describe your assessment approach before the final interview stage.
Where can I find and apply to family support worker jobs?
You can find and apply to family support worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background, location, and population focus, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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