Family Assessment Specialist - Bilingual at Southwest Human Development Inc

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual, Child development, Family assessment, Screening, Outreach, Case management, Documentation, Community resource coordination, Interpersonal skills, Confidentiality, Data entry

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

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. * 401(k) matching every paycheck, and generous paid time off. * Opportunities for continued professional growth and development. * Supportive and collaborative work environment. Job title: Bilingual Family Assessment Specialist The Bilingual Family Assessment Specialist conducts screenings and assessments for pregnant women and families with newborns to support healthy child development, strengthen positive parent–child relationships, and prevent child abuse and neglect. This role collaborates closely with Healthy Families Central Administration through the Department of Child Safety. In this role you will: * Interact with families in various settings including hospitals, public places, and families’ homes while also maintaining confidentiality. * Manage referral and outreach, screen, and conduct assessments of families within allotted timeframes according to policy, program requirements, and accreditation standards. * Utilize approved assessment tools to assist in evaluation of family needs. * Compose accurate and complete screening and enrollment assessments, containing all areas of exploration, including caregiver strengths and areas of concern. * Compose accurate intake forms assuring all data points are complete per contract and funder requirements. Submits all documentation within the required HFAz and Maricopa County Site Specific policy timeframes from assessment. * Provide appropriate community-based resources to families on an as needed basis. * Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community partners to coordinate needs for referrals or collaborate services for families. * Utilize required forms and database systems to accurately document home referrals, interventions, assessments, or other information needed as required by HFAZ contracts and funders. * Adhere to program requirements for the position held in the program. What it takes: * High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years' experience in early childhood or home visitation. * Associates degree or higher in human services or related area and 1 year of relevant work experience preferred. * Possess an insured & reliable vehicle and a valid AZ driver’s license. * Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card - OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card * DES Criminal Affidavit Required * AZ DHS Criminal History Affidavit Required * FPC DPS Verification Required SWHD takes the health and safety of our employees and the communities we serve very seriously. We strongly believe vaccination is a critical safety measure to protect each of us and the communities we serve. COVID vaccinations have proven to be highly effective at protecting people from getting COVID-19 or from getting severely ill from it. 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 [https://www.swhd.org/about-us/careers/].

Responsibilities

The Bilingual Family Assessment Specialist conducts screenings and assessments for pregnant women and families with newborns to support healthy child development. This role involves managing referrals, documenting family needs, and coordinating community-based resources to strengthen parent-child relationships.