Healthy Families Sierra County
Who
we are
Healthy Families Sierra County is a community-rooted home visiting program dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers from pregnancy through early childhood. We provide free, voluntary, and relationship-based services that empower families to build strong, healthy foundations for their children.
Our team of trained Family Support Specialists meets families where they are—both literally and emotionally—offering compassionate guidance, developmental support, and connections to local resources. As part of the Healthy Families America network, we are committed to evidence-based practices, cultural responsiveness, and strengthening families in Sierra County one visit at a time.
Current job postings
Family Support Specialist (FSS)
Healthy Families Sierra County, LLC | Sierra County, New Mexico
Full-Time · Field-Based with Hybrid Flexibility · Bilingual (English/Spanish) Strongly Preferred
Reports To:
Supervisor
FLSA Status:
Exempt
FTE:
Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Location:
Primarily field-based (in-home), Sierra County and surrounding areas
Compensation:
Starting $56,000–$65,000 based on education and credentials
About Healthy Families Sierra County
Healthy Families Sierra County (HFSC) is a community-based intensive home visiting program affiliated with Healthy Families America® (HFA). Our mission is to promote child well-being and prevent the abuse and neglect of children through relationship-centered, voluntary home visiting services. We partner with families in Sierra County from pregnancy through a child's fifth birthday, meeting families where they are with cultural humility, equity, and deep respect for lived experience.
Position Summary
The Family Support Specialist (FSS) provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relationship-based home visiting services to pregnant people and families with young children in Sierra County and surrounding rural areas. Working within the Healthy Families America (HFA) model, the FSS builds long-term, trusting partnerships with families over the course of three to five years, supporting parenting practices that promote healthy child development, family well-being, and connection to local resources.
Home visits occur primarily in the family's home, typically lasting one hour, and are conducted in-person and virtually based on family need and preference. The FSS helps families identify goals, complete assessments and screenings, reduce risk, and build protective factors through consistent, strengths-based support and collaboration.
Essential Responsibilities
• Establish and maintain regular, long-term contact with assigned families, providing family-centered home visiting services per HFA standards.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with families to support parenting confidence, reduce isolation, and promote parent-child attachment.
• Complete the Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth (FROG) assessment and collaborate with families to create individualized Family Service Plans.
• Administer and track developmental screenings (ASQ, ASQ-SE), depression screens (EPDS/PHQ-9), and other tools per protocol.
• Support families in accessing services such as health care, early childhood programs, behavioral health, housing, education, and employment.
• Document all visits, assessments, referrals, and service plans accurately and promptly in the data management system.
• Collaborate with community partners and internal staff to support coordinated services for families.
• Participate in weekly reflective supervision, group meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards at all times.
• Uphold fidelity to the Healthy Families America model and ensure alignment with all policies and procedures.
Professional Qualities & Competencies
• Values cultural humility, inclusion, and nonjudgment in all aspects of family engagement
• Maintains strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and consistent follow-through
• Possesses emotional maturity and the ability to hold space for families experiencing trauma, adversity, or isolation
• Communicates clearly and compassionately across lines of difference
• Able to reflect on personal reactions, challenges, and relationships within the work, and participate openly in supervision
Qualifications
Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in social work, early childhood, human development, or related field preferred
Experience:
• Experience working with or providing services to young children and families
• Knowledge of infant/child development, parent-child interaction, and family dynamics
• Experience working with diverse and rural populations preferred
Preferred:
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) — strongly preferred and eligible for a 5% language incentive per ECECD guidance
• Experience in home visiting, early childhood, or case management
• Infant Mental Health Endorsement (IMH-E®), if available in New Mexico
• Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) or Home Visitor Certificate
Work Conditions
• Frequent travel required within Sierra County and surrounding areas; mileage reimbursement provided
• Flexible scheduling required, including occasional evening hours to meet family needs
• Must pass background checks and complete required trainings per HFA and state guidelines
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance required
Compensation
Starting salaries follow the HFSC Compensation Schedule (effective 2/18/2026) and meet or exceed the minimums established in the New Mexico ECECD Unified Wage Scale & Career Lattice (December 2025), under which the FSS role is categorized as an Early Childhood Professional – Home Visitor.
A 5% incentive is available for Dual Language Certification and Trauma Informed Care Certification per ECECD guidance. Merit increases and cost-of-living adjustments are separate from the education-based schedule. All increases are contingent on available funding.
To Apply
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your experience working with families and why this role interests you. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Send all applications to jessicaluther@hfsierracounty.com.
Healthy Families Sierra County, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.
Supervisor
Healthy Families Sierra County, LLC | Sierra County, New Mexico
Variable FTE (0.5–1.0) · Hybrid: Office, Remote & Field-Based · Bilingual (English/Spanish) Strongly Preferred
Reports To:
Executive Director
FLSA Status:
Exempt
FTE:
Variable (0.5–1.0 FTE depending on staffing and program needs)
Location:
Hybrid (Office, Remote, Field-Based), Sierra County
Compensation:
Starting $63,000–$78,000+ based on education and credentials
About Healthy Families Sierra County
Healthy Families Sierra County (HFSC) is a community-based intensive home visiting program affiliated with Healthy Families America® (HFA). Our mission is to promote child well-being and prevent the abuse and neglect of children through relationship-centered, voluntary home visiting services. We partner with families in Sierra County from pregnancy through a child's fifth birthday, meeting families where they are with cultural humility, equity, and deep respect for lived experience.
Position Summary
The Supervisor provides weekly and ongoing reflective supervision to Family Support Specialists and Family Resource Specialists within the Healthy Families Sierra County site. The Supervisor protects the integrity of the Healthy Families America (HFA) model and demonstrates respect for the parallel process by supporting, guiding, and building on the strengths of staff — so that they may best support, guide, and build on the strengths of the families they serve.
As a key member of the leadership team, the Supervisor contributes to program development, quality assurance, and staff retention through reflective supervision, daily support, and structured team collaboration.
Essential Responsibilities
• Provide weekly reflective supervision to each assigned staff member as required by HFA Standards, and document sessions in accordance with program policies.
• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff.
• Conduct regular file reviews and monitor documentation for accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
• Oversee and track the frequency, duration, and quality of staff supervision.
• Maintain oversight of the data collection system (e.g., ECSC data system), ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Implement and participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan, supporting compliance with all HFA Best Practice Standards.
• Promote staff well-being and professional growth through strength-based coaching, crisis management, and reflective practice.
• Plan and facilitate team meetings, group reflective sessions, and staff development activities.
• Maintain expertise in all tools used within the HFA model (e.g., assessments, screening tools, curriculum) and ensure fidelity to program standards.
• Act as a liaison with community partners, service agencies, and stakeholders when needed.
• Participate in internal leadership meetings and contribute to program planning and grant reporting.
Professional Qualities & Competencies
• Demonstrates cultural humility and fosters an inclusive, equitable workplace environment
• Engages in reflective practice, with the capacity for introspection and relational awareness
• Supports staff in emotionally demanding environments with sensitivity and responsiveness
• Maintains professionalism, boundaries, and a commitment to confidentiality in all interactions
• Demonstrates understanding of trauma-informed, family-centered, and strength-based approaches
Qualifications
Education:
• Master's degree in human services, early childhood, psychology, social work, or related field preferred
• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR
• Less than a bachelor's degree with commensurate HFA experience may be considered
Experience:
• Supervisory experience in a home visiting or early childhood setting
• Experience supporting culturally diverse communities and families
• Knowledge of infant/child development, parent-child attachment, and the dynamics of child abuse and neglect
• Experience in reflective supervision or a willingness to engage in reflective practice
• Experience in trauma-informed family support services and home visiting
Preferred:
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) — strongly preferred and eligible for a 5% language incentive per ECECD guidance
• Infant Mental Health Endorsement (IMH-E®)
• Clinical licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or equivalent)
• Experience using ECSC data or similar data systems
Work Conditions
• Requires flexibility to accommodate home visits, supervision sessions, and occasional evening or weekend work
• Includes a hybrid schedule with office, remote, and field-based responsibilities
• Must pass background checks and complete required trainings per HFA and state guidelines
Compensation
Starting salaries follow the HFSC Compensation Schedule (effective 2/18/2026). The Supervisor role aligns with the Leadership category of the New Mexico ECECD Unified Wage Scale & Career Lattice (December 2025 draft), which lists Program Supervisor explicitly within that category. HFSC is committed to progressing toward full alignment with ECECD Leadership minimums as funding allows.
A 5% incentive is available for Dual Language Certification and Trauma Informed Care Certification per ECECD guidance. Merit increases and cost-of-living adjustments are separate from salary schedule. Salary is prorated for positions below 1.0 FTE. All increases are contingent on available funding.
To Apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter describing your supervisory experience and your approach to reflective practice. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Send complete application to jessicaluther@hfsierracounty.com.
Healthy Families Sierra County, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve
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