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The BVCAP Healthy Families of America (HFA) Program is seeking one full-time Family Support Specialist. Description: The Family Support Specialist (FSS) is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long-term contact/support with families. This activity will occur primarily within the family’s home; each visit should last for at least one hour. Virtual visits may take place as needed. The interventions should be family-centered, strength-based, and directed at: establishing a trusting rela­tionship; assisting in strengthening the parent-child relationship; assisting parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment; improv­ing the family support system; and increasing the family’s ability to problem-solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children. The FSS partners with families and honors diverse family structures and parenting practices. Activities may also include but are not limited to: administering the Family...