How to hire a family service assistant

How to hire a family service assistant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step family service assistant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a family service assistant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new family service assistant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The family service assistant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a family service assistant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a family service assistant that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of family service assistant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Family Service Assistant	Description	Hourly rate
   Family Service Assistant	Social and human service assistants provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services.	$8-28
   Service Worker	A service worker is responsible for assisting the community welfare development by providing social services to an organization or specific individual groups, supporting their needs, and addressing their community concerns. Service workers also offer counseling services to their clients to guide them on how they manage their life crises, developing community activities and job opportunities to help citizens with their financial needs by consulting local organizations... Show more	$10-19
   Service Provider	Service providers are individuals or entities offering services to an organization and other parties. They provide storage, processing, or network services... Show more	$11-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Social Work
   • Child Care
   • Community Resources
   • Social Services
   • Mental Health
   • Community Agencies
   • Treatment Plan
   • Meal Preparation
   • Medical Appointments
   • Family Support
   • Deployment Cycle
   • Crisis Intervention
   • PowerPoint
   • Controversial Issues

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the battalion Facebook page to disseminate information out to a more widespread audience.
   • Assist patrons at check-in station, manage equipment rentals, operate POS system and member database.
   • Research and apply knowledge of food allergies and restrictions.
   • Create and conduct small and large group briefings using PowerPoint.
   • Maintain records on parent and child food allergies, as needed.
   • Participate and present monthly orientations for new participants in the TANF and PSP programs.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your family service assistant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A family service assistant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, family service assistants' average salary in nebraska is 60% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level family service assistants 69% less than senior-level family service assistants.
   • Certifications. A family service assistant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a family service assistant's salary.

   Average family service assistant salary

   $15.91hourly

   $33,090 yearly

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   Entry-level family service assistant salary

   $18,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average family service assistant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$57,876	$28
   2	New Mexico	$39,405	$19
   3	New York	$36,689	$18
   4	New Jersey	$36,151	$17
   5	Texas	$35,673	$17
   6	Oregon	$33,820	$16
   7	Connecticut	$33,665	$16
   8	Utah	$31,542	$15
   9	Wisconsin	$29,708	$14
   10	Ohio	$29,120	$14
   11	Pennsylvania	$28,826	$14
   12	Georgia	$27,701	$13
   13	Montana	$27,236	$13
   14	Michigan	$27,110	$13
   15	Virginia	$26,953	$13
   16	Arkansas	$26,705	$13
   17	Rhode Island	$26,643	$13
   18	Indiana	$26,460	$13
   19	Maryland	$26,128	$13
   20	Missouri	$25,940	$12

   Average family service assistant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Mount Sinai Health System	$47,703	$22.93	58
   2	Frederick County	$45,573	$21.91	1
   3	Washington County	$44,703	$21.49
   4	Capital Area Community Services	$42,496	$20.43
   5	University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences	$41,711	$20.05
   6	University Settlement	$41,083	$19.75	4
   7	Sittercity	$40,848	$19.64
   8	CARE	$40,460	$19.45	4
   9	Save the Children US	$39,885	$19.18	4
   10	Lifespan	$39,484	$18.98
   11	Go! Retail Group	$37,616	$18.08	2
   12	Community Action Organization	$36,773	$17.68	2
   13	Foundation Communities	$34,583	$16.63
   14	Peoples Health	$34,223	$16.45	2
   15	Telamon	$34,039	$16.36
   16	Arkansas Children's Hospital	$33,719	$16.21	6
   17	Oxford Financial Group	$32,133	$15.45
   18	Service Corporation International	$32,068	$15.42	95
   19	Easter Seals Southern California	$31,840	$15.31	1
   20	The GEO Group	$31,789	$15.28	3

4. Writing a family service assistant job description

   A good family service assistant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a family service assistant job description:

   Family service assistant job description example

   MAMORANECK, NY- Incredible family (both parents are attorneys) with a 10 year old (girl) and 12 year old (boy), are looking for a FULL-TIME NANNY or MANNY/ HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANT to join their household ASAP. This person must be available and flexible enough to work a fluid schedule. Both parents work full-time and have very demanding schedules. Mom does work from home more often than not, so the schedule will fluctuate, so you must be flexible. They can easily guarantee 40 hrs/wk, M-F. Pay is commensurate with experience via payroll in compliance with state's tax laws + overtime + PTO. They typically take 6-7 weeks of vacation a year, in which you are welcome to come or use that as paid time off.
   
   They are looking for someone who is going to partner with them, to help with the kids and the household schedule. The kids are the primary responsibility but while they are at school and as they become more independent, they are looking for a family assistant/house manager who can have a long term career with their family. They need someone who can work independently and is proactive rather than requiring them to give a list of to-dos. They have a few investment properties that they would also like the person to assist with managing if possible but not required.
   
   Mom is essentially looking for her right hand! You will be in charge of all childcare related duties and in helping with the the scheduling & functioning of the household! You will be responsible for helping with getting the kids to and from school and activities, grocery shopping, organization, meal prep, helping with homework, etc. They are seeking someone who is super smart, resourceful, and someone who can anticipate needs. A real problem- solver and fast thinker, who is quick on their feet and always prepared! They have a 9lb Cavapoo who will be your best friend, you will help manage his care and set up appointments. They live in a quiet part of town about 1 mile from the train (but up a very big hill). They have a hiking trail nearby for walks. Lots of street parking. They have a car for the nanny to use but you must have your own vehicle to use as well if needed, gas and mileage reimbursement provided.
   
   The children have Spanish at home once a week, music lessons at home once a week and then afterschool sports 2-3 times a week. They go to school no later than 8:07 am (son leaves for school at 7:17 and daughter at 8:07) and get home via bus around 3:30 unless they have sports which happen either at school or need to be driven to sports. The children are fun and outgoing. Generally they get along really well. They love to be outdoors and play tag or ride their bikes. They also love reading and playing chess. Both kids love to be in the kitchen and help cooking or baking.
   
   They are ideally looking for someone who is a self-starter and organized. Flexibility is key as the hours can change but they are able to give a schedule in the beginning of the month. They are looking fo someone who is going to assist them in managing the day-to-day and longer term of the kids and household. Punctuality is of utmost importance! They want someone who loves the outdoors and enjoys being active. Ideally, this person can play with the kids but also sit with them in a quiet moment. Both kids love to play lacrosse, read and to play chess.
   
   They spend a month in August in Nantucket, so would love for you to ideally accompany them for the month (or at least two weeks) there as well. They do require occasional evenings and overnights from time to time.
   
   Looking for someone to start ASAP. They are open to a NATIONWIDE SEARCH and are willing to provide relocation assistance for the best fit!
   Qualifications BA/BS college degree | AA in related field of study
   
   CPR/First Aid Certification (renew as needed)
   
   Ability to make a one-year commitment unless applying for a temporary position
   
   A passion for working with children
   
   Two+ years childcare experience
   
   Excellent work and personal references
   
   U.S. driver's license (this does not apply to NYC residents)
   
   Complete Stop the Silence Training upon Membership Fluent in English/Bilingual a plus
   
   Competent swimmer
   
   Non-smoker
   
   Willing to go through extensive Background Check
   
   Must be Live-Scanned and registered with Trustline if CA resident
   
   Willingness to show proof of immunizations
   
   No-cell phone driving signed guarantee
   
   Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Number of Hours Per Week 40

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find family service assistants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your family service assistant job on Zippia to find and recruit family service assistant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with family service assistant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new family service assistant

   Once you've found the family service assistant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new family service assistant. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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