Family Connections Consultant

Clarvida • Tempe, AZ

7d • $20 - $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Family Connections Consultant, you will support vulnerable families referred by the Department of Child Safety, to help them meet the basic needs of their children, prevent child maltreatment and/or eliminate danger. In this position, you will work up to 5 months in the homes and in the community, with the children/youth and their families to conduct initial assessments and service plans to address child safety needs. This role provides intervention and links to community resources, progress evaluations, and parent training and education. You will meet with the parents/caregivers 1-2/week and observe the children/youth at least once a week.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling)
• One (1) year or more experience working in a human service focused field
• Active and valid unrestricted Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• DCS Clearance with no substantiated reports
• Satisfactory results of background checks as required
• Current Arizona State Driver’s License in good standing with a good driving record for the past three (3) years
• Active personal vehicle registration and liability insurance

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and service plans to address child safety needs.
• Provide intervention and links to community resources.
• Conduct progress evaluations.
• Provide parent training and education.
• Meet with parents/caregivers 1-2 times per week.
• Observe children/youth at least once a week.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $20-23 /hour dependent on experience
• $0.50 pay increase after 90-days
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure (Full Time Employees)
• Separate sick leave that rolls over each year up to 10 days (Full Time Employees)
• Paid holidays (Full Time Employees)
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options (Full Time Employees)
• DailyPay - Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday (Full Time Employees)
• Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements (Full Time Employees)
• 401K (All Employees)
• Free licensure supervision (All Employees)
• Pet Insurance (All Employees)
• Employee Assistance program (All Employees)
• Cellphone stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level