A positive future for every child
Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.
Why choose us?
- Make an impact in a child’s life by promoting child health and development.
- View benefits here!
- Opportunities for continued professional growth and development.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Job title: Family Connections Consultant
Consultants for the Family Connections program will provide guidance, coaching and support to vulnerable families and children in their homes and communities throughout Maricopa county. The multifaceted treatment model aims to assist parents with providing for their children’s basic needs, prevent maltreatment, eliminate danger, and ultimately assist families with sustainable self sufficiency.
In this role you will:
- Complete training in the Family Connections Practice Model
- Adhere to all aspects of the Family Connections Practice Model
- Complete all deliverables and paperwork timely
- Meet families and children in their homes and in designated places in the community
- Work collaboratively with DCS, community partners and within the agency
What it takes:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social work or related human service field, psychology, marriage and family, human services, etc.
- 1 year of human services work related experience
- Bilingual is a plus!
- Experience working with diverse families
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of DCS
- Valid AZ Driver license and reliable transportation
- 3 year motor vehicle record required
- Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card OR must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
Learn more!
Our core values embody Southwest Human Development’s commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona’s children need for a great start in life.
Learn more about our values and benefits here.
