BILINGUAL FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

CHILD CRISIS ARIZONA

8d•$18 - $21

About The Position

Since 1977, Child Crisis Arizona has been a symbol of hope, responding to the call of our community to prevent and intervene in child abuse and neglect. With unwavering dedication, we have nurtured and strengthened families, evolving our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. Our mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families. The Healthy Families Program is ready to hire a Family Support Specialist to join our team. We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and dependable individuals that are committed to improving the lives of new parents in the Healthy Families Program. In this role you will be the home visitor providing direct service to enrolled families on a weekly basis. You will use an evidence based curriculum to talk with parents on ways to improve the bond between parent and child, positive discipline techniques, and childhood development. You will work with the family to set goals they want to accomplish as well as provide resources that help support the family as a whole. Our goal is to promote self-sufficiency for the family and setting that child up for future success in life.

Requirements

The ability to be flexible with your schedule and meet the family when they are available. This can include some early mornings or early evening visits.
A High School Diploma and at least 3 years of early childhood experience.
Multi-tasking skills that will support proper documentation and note taking in a fast paced environment
A personal vehicle required for daily use for travel to families’ homes
A clean five-year motor vehicle history and a valid Arizona Driver’s license.
A level one fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting

Nice To Haves

Prior Home Visitation experience
An Associate’s degree with prior experience working with the early childhood population or a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related filed.
Prior experience working with pregnant women
Understanding of Trauma Informed Care
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

home visitor providing direct service to enrolled families on a weekly basis
use an evidence based curriculum to talk with parents on ways to improve the bond between parent and child, positive discipline techniques, and childhood development
work with the family to set goals they want to accomplish
provide resources that help support the family as a whole
promote self-sufficiency for the family and setting that child up for future success in life