Healthy Families Program Specialist

The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.  

The Children’s Trust prevents child abuse and neglect by addressing root causes and strengthening the systems that support families — programs, policies, communities, and the workforce. As a public-private organization, the Children’s Trust is in a unique position to bring the day-to-day experiences of families and the family support workforce to life, ensuring policy is data-informed and grounded in the real experiences of families. The Children’s Trust works across sectors and communities to share learnings and resources, and to turn bold ideas into action so every family can thrive. Learn more at childrenstrustma.org.

The Healthy Families Program Specialist reports directly to the Associate Director of Home Visiting and has the following responsibilities:

·         Manages program contract including the budget and invoice procedures aligned for appropriate implementation consistent with the HFM program model contract

·         Monitors program performance consistent with the HFM program model including as needed off-and on-site technical assistance for HFM sites regarding program model implementation and contract requirements

·         Plan and conduct site visits as required for review of program progress, including documentation review of various program records 

·         Prepare and review of data for analysis of statewide program implementation 

·         Provide support to programs focused on meeting quality assurance implementation standards

·         Plan, develop and deliver any other training and technical assistance for program sites to ensure knowledge and understanding of all levels of the HFM program model

·         Collaborate with Healthy Families Massachusetts internal and external stakeholders 

·         Provide information on regional issues and effects on program implementation to ensure issues are considered in statewide program planning and support

·         Report the progress of sites to identify technical assistance needs and implementation challenges

·         Plans, develops, and participates in statewide Coord