Family Support Specialist (Family Connections)

Rise Services, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A human services organization based in Arizona is seeking a part-time Family Support Specialist to provide in-home support and case management for families. The role involves coordinating services and resources, ensuring flexibility to meet family needs, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess effective communication skills, alongside experience working with families and knowledge of child development. Excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Vacation

Sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience working with families.
• Experience or education related to family dynamics and child development.
• Clear background check and valid Arizona driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term services and resources to families.
• Meet with families regularly to address concerns.
• Ensure timely completion of documentation.
• Be flexible to meet family needs, including evenings.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience working with families

Knowledge of child development

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Family Support Specialist (Family Connections)

Join to apply for the Family Support Specialist (Family Connections) role at Rise Services, Inc.

RISE is an innovative human services network established in 1987, dedicated to moving individuals from institutional settings into family environments. Our services have expanded to support children, adults, and families across multiple states, including residential care, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and home and community-based services. Our mission remains focused on creating opportunities for the people we serve, their families, and our staff.

We are hiring part-time Family Support Specialists for Maricopa County East Valley. This remote position involves occasional in-office work at our Mesa, AZ location and delivers the Family Connections and Nurturing Parenting Programs using evidence-based models, along with in-home case management and support services tailored to family needs identified by the Arizona Department of Child Services (ADCS). The goal is to enhance protective capacities within the home to stabilize and preserve the environment through behavioral change by parents/caregivers, aligned with RISE’s mission, vision, and values, and compliant with all regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide short-term, coordinated services and resources to families, focusing on strengthening protective factors as outlined by ADCS.
• Meet with families regularly (weekly, monthly) to address concerns and provide guidance using evidence-based curricula and community resources, including topics like nutrition, home management, communication, child development, and safe sleep.
• Work collaboratively with the Team Lead to support families in achieving positive outcomes.
• Ensure timely completion of documentation, including weekly progress notes and other tasks.
• Be flexible to meet family needs, including evenings and weekends, and handle emergency calls when required. Extensive travel within the county or metro area is expected.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience working with families.
• Experience or education related to family dynamics, cultural diversity, child abuse prevention, and knowledge of child development and Department of Child Safety regulations.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including listening, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed, including occasional evenings.
• Clear background check, Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, and valid Arizona driver’s license with insurance.
• Reliable transportation passing vehicle inspections.

This position offers excellent benefits, including vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter online. For reasonable accommodations during the application process, contact us via fax, email, mail, or phone.

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information.