Child Development Home Visitor

Southwest Human Development; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Human Development seeks Home Visitors to empower families in Maricopa County through the Healthy Families program. You’ll visit homes, deliver engaging services, and help strengthen parent–child relationships while connecting families to local resources.

The role emphasizes fidelity to the Healthy Families model, documentation, training participation, and ongoing outreach to support child health and family well-being.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 3 years of child development home visiting experience; or an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
• Attention to detail with the ability to perform assignments efficiently, accurately, and on time.
• Valid US state driver's license and reliable registered vehicle with valid auto insurance.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to qualify for one.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Healthy Families model and curriculum with fidelity.
• Conduct home visits and maintain a caseload of 15-25 families.
• Complete accurate documentation including electronic family records and billing reports.
• Attend required trainings and program meetings.
• Build relationships with community agencies to share program information and resources.
• Engage in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• Participate in community outreach and screen parents and children.
• Celebrate successes and support child and family thriving.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School diploma or higher

Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Job description

A positive future for every child

Do you love to meet new people and want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join Arizona's largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. Southwest Human Development is seeking Home Visitors to empower and impact families for generations in our Healthy Families Program. This role provides home visiting services to children and their families in Maricopa County. Watch this Short Video to learn more about the role.

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 that brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference.

Why choose us?

• You can make an impact in a child’s life by promoting a child's health and development.
• You can be the person a family remembers as making a difference in their lives.
• You help families get connected to appropriate community resources.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off, and 401(k) employer contribution every paycheck.
• Build your future with access to learning, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven culture where your work truly matters.
• Join a Great Place to Work Certified organization, with a culture shaped by employee feedback and built on trust, support, and collaboration.

Healthy Families Family Support Specialist

Learn more about Healthy Families

Job Description

This role provides home visiting services to children and their families in Maricopa County. You will work with families in their homes and deliver services in a fun, engaging, and supportive way to help build stronger families and happy kids.

Program Details

Healthy Families is a home visitation program that supports pregnant women and families with newborns to promote child health and development, enhance parent-child relationships, improve school readiness, and increase family self-sufficiency. Watch this video to see the program's impact from a family's perspective.

In This Role You Will

• Implement the Healthy Families model and curriculum with fidelity and follow all program and agency policies and procedures.
• Conduct visits in a family’s home and maintain a caseload of 15-25 families.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation including electronic family records and billing reports.
• Attend and participate in required virtual and in-person training and program meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with community agencies and partners to share program information and learn about resources available for families.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• Engage in community outreach activities.
• Administer screenings for parents and children.
• Celebrate little and big successes along the way and be passionate about seeing children and families thrive.

If you don't think you can meet every qualification below, we still encourage you to apply. We value both current experience and future potential!

What It Takes

• High School Diploma and 3 years of child development home visiting experience; or an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
• Attention to detail with the ability to perform assignments and job responsibilities efficiently, accurately, and on time.
• Valid US state driver's license
• Reliable and registered vehicle with valid auto insurance.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card - OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

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 team, whatever their specific role within the agency. All employees 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.

Education

Required

• High School or better in General Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Associates or better in Early Childhood Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Auto Ins Certificate
• DCS APS CBC Online Check
• CPR and First Aid Cert
• Driver License
• Fingerprint Card Level 1
• FPC DPS Verification

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