Family Support Advocate - Flexible Scheduling

Child & Family Resources, Inc.; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Child & Family Resources, Inc. is seeking a Family Support Specialist to deliver home-based prevention services in the Yuma County area, focusing on strengthening parent–child relationships, attachment, and family development through education, play, goal setting, and coordination of services.

You will conduct home visits (virtual or in person), perform needs assessments, complete documentation, participate in supervision, and work with community partners to connect families with resources.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related behavioral health field preferred or High School Diploma and two years of experience in related field.
• Ability to interact effectively with families.
• Knowledge in family life skills.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Experience in working with at‑risk children and their families.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively on a family support team.
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet program participants' needs (evenings/weekends).
• Must be eligible and able to obtain/maintain a Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified.
• Location: Yuma County area.
• Maintain a safe home workspace with adequate internet connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Conducts home visits virtually or in-person and assesses family needs, providing case management services to promote self-sufficiency.
• Utilizes child development curriculum with each family and promotes positive parent‑child relationships.
• Utilizes floor time to support play within the parent and child relationship.
• Maintains assessments and documentation per agency and funding source requirements.
• Coordinates with other community services.
• Attends Healthy Families conferences, community events, trainings, and meetings.
• Participates in agency Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Family interaction

Child development

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility in schedule

Spanish language

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

High School Diploma with two years related experience

Job description

Child & Family Resources, Inc. is seeking a Family Support Specialist to deliver home-based prevention services in the Yuma County area, focusing on strengthening parent–child relationships, attachment, and family development through education, play, goal setting, and coordination of services.

You will conduct home visits (virtual or in person), perform needs assessments, complete documentation, participate in supervision, and work with community partners to connect families with resources.