Job Details
Job Details
Job Location
Phoenix - Early Head Start - Phoenix, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$20.50 - $23.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Road Warrior
Job Shift
Day
Description
Child Crisis Arizona is a beacon of hope for our community's most vulnerable children and families. For nearly five decades, our non-profit organization has been dedicated to providing a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect, and offering help in times of crisis and non-crisis to strengthen families and build resiliency
The impact of Child Crisis Arizona's work is immeasurable. By joining our team, you would provide critical support and interventions to families in need, helping to break the cycle of abuse and neglect and create strong and successful families. This approach includes both crisis interventions, such as emergency shelter and family reunification services, as well as ongoing support to build family resiliency, including counseling, education, and parenting classes. In 2020 alone, Child Crisis Arizona served over 6,000 children and families through various programs and services.
YOU can help make a difference in the lives of those in need. Join Child Crisis Arizona in our mission to protect and support our community's children and families. We are here because you matter! And we believe that every child matters too! Safe Kids, Strong Families
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Completing all enrollment procedures with targeted families. This will include the organization and collection of documentation related to the eligibility of up to 12 families.
- Participating in recruitment activities when appropriate.
- Completing case management with families by assisting them with community resources and referrals to meet their needs.
- Providing basic care management to families and accompaniment of parents to appropriate services or agencies when necessary.
- Completing all required forms, case note documentation and monthly updates for assigned caseload.
- Completing additional assignments, tasks, and reports as directed.
- Planning and conducting weekly 90- minute child development home visits and monthly socialization groups for children ages 0-3 on the home based caseload that reflects the goals of children and families.
- Coaching and mentoring of parents and developing reasonable steps and strategies within the context of their strengths and needs to help them realize their goals, taking into consideration the priority of each family and the outcome desired.
- Coordinating family care with Child Protective Services, Department of Economic Security, chemical dependency programs, hospitals and doctors, schools and other relevant agencies.
- Models Center's expectation for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness.
QualificationsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work or related Field.
- 1+ year of related experience in infant / toddler education and / or family case management preferred.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable with technology in performing job duties.
- Home visitation experience with a focus on child development a plus.
- Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bilingual skills preferred
- Must also be able to successfully complete a background check and drug screen.
- Must be able to obtain Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card immediately upon hire (if there are any uncertainties whether an applicant may have to go through an appeal process: they are encouraged to complete that process prior to applying, as an invalid card will result in termination of employment).
- Must be at least 18 years of age
*Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience*Child Crisis Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability or genetic information or any other status protected by federal and state laws or regulations.
Child Crisis Arizona believes that to most effectively provide responsive services to children, families of diverse cultures, that we must strive as an agency to attract, retain and continually enhance the skills of a culturally diverse workforce that is reflective of the community and neighborhoods we operate in, and the children and families we serve. We believe that cultural sensitivity and the dynamics of diversity, equity and inclusion not only reflect best practice, but also provide opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. We are committed as an agency to an ongoing process of assessment and to broadening our knowledge, respect for and ability to effectively respond to a diverse workforce and communities.