Family Connections Consultant - Mesa, AZ

A New Leaf•Mesa, AZ

23h•$22

About The Position

The Family Connections Consultant I provides direct, home-based support services to families involved with the Department of Child Safety. This role focuses on strengthening family protective factors, enhancing caregiver capacities, and promoting child safety through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based intervention and support services.

Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work or a related bachelor’s degree, required.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the human services field
Experience working with multi-problem families and complex family systems
Knowledge of family dynamics and family-centered service approaches
Knowledge of community resources and ability to assist families in accessing services
Experience supporting families impacted by substance abuse, child abuse and neglect, trauma, sexual abuse, or related challenges
Must Be At Least 21 Years of Age
Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Central Registry Background Check
Drug Screening
TB Test
CPR/First Aid Certification
Valid Unrestricted Driver’s License
Current Auto Liability Insurance
39 Month Motor Vehicle Record
Adhere to all organizational policies, including the Code of Conduct, professional standards, and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

Work directly with families involved with the Department of Child Safety to support child safety and family stability
Provide intervention services related to parenting, mental health, domestic violence, and substance misuse/abuse as needed
Conduct assessments to help ensure a safe environment for children
Meet with families to provide consultation, education, and skill development related to family functioning and safety
Support services that strengthen family protective factors and enhance caregiver capacities
Assist with service planning, linkages, and transition to ongoing supports, including helping families access financial, social, medical, educational, and employment resources
Provide substance use education and linkage to treatment providers as needed
Establish and maintain confidential case records for each client receiving services
Document and submit required paperwork including progress notes, statistics reports, daily activity logs, incident reports, and special concerns
Monitor, observe, and document interactions and behaviors between parents/caregivers and children during home visits, including modeling appropriate behavior and de-escalating conflict
Work cooperatively with the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to support assessments, service planning, required reports, and meetings
Develop caring, supportive, strength-based, culturally competent, and trauma-informed relationships with families and community partners
Maintain professional representation of A New Leaf in all interactions with clients, staff, and community members
Attend meetings, trainings, and special projects as requested by management