Family Care Specialist
About The Position
At StepStone, we believe that children and youth need a safe place they can call home – and our dedicated team of professionals is an integral part of making that connection. We are currently seeking several full-time & part-time family specialists in Arizona – more specifically in Mesa, AZ, Prescott, AZ, and Tucson, AZ to join our team and advance our mission in making a positive difference in the community! We are seeking candidates who are passionate about connecting children and youth to safe homes – and are highly adaptive, possess excellent communication skills, and manage their responsibilities well. The primary role is to assist with the evaluation of potential foster and adoptive homes for study and training. Provide ongoing monitoring, supervision, and support to licensed or certified families, and more. This position is hybrid (work from home, office, and field work). StepStone Family and Youth Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management and education. For more information, please visit www.stepstoneyouth.com . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn .
Requirements
- Bachelor’s level degree in a related human services field, or two year of post-secondary education with two years of related work experience or any combination of experience, training, and education, equivalent to a minimum of five years
- Must have the desire to provide ongoing support to foster homes for children with special needs
- Working knowledge in developmental disabilities and early childhood development
- Attend required foster care pre-service training
- Maintain flexibility in working hours that allows for early morning, after hour, and weekend appointments to accommodate foster family schedules, emergency placements, and more
- Must maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card from the State of Arizona
- Maintain a clear record through Adult and Child Safety Central Registry of any reports of abuse and neglect
- Must have reliable transportation, maintain current vehicle registration and insurance, as well as a valid driver’s license
- Negative pre-employment and random drug tests are required
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with the evaluation of potential foster and adoptive homes for study and training.
- Provide ongoing monitoring, supervision, and support to licensed or certified families
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company paid basic life and AD&D Insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- 13 Flexible spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- PTO Accrual Plan
- Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
