Family Connections Consultant

About the role

You will support vulnerable families referred by the Department of Child Safety, to help them meet the basic needs of their children, prevent child maltreatment and/or eliminate danger. In this position, you will work up to 5 months in the homes and in the community, with the children/youth and their families to conduct initial assessments and service plans to address child safety needs. This role provides intervention and links to community resources, progress evaluations, and parent training and education. You will meet with the parents/caregivers 1-2/week and observe the children/youth at least once a week.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable families referred by the Department of Child Safety, to help them meet the basic needs of their children, prevent child maltreatment and/or eliminate danger.
• Work up to 5 months in the homes and in the community, with the children/youth and their families to conduct initial assessments and service plans to address child safety needs.
• Provide intervention and links to community resources, progress evaluations, and parent training and education.
• Meet with the parents/caregivers 1-2/week and observe the children/youth at least once a week.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field such as Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, etc.; AND
• At least one (1) year or more experience working in a human service focused field.

Qualifications

• Active and valid unrestricted Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, DCS Clearance with no substantiated reports as well satisfactory results of background checks as required.
• Current Arizona State Driver’s License in good standing with a good driving record for the past three (3) years; along with active personal vehicle registration and liability insurance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $20-23/hour dependent on experience and bilingual abilities$0.50 pay increase after 90-days
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Pay

• $20-23/hour dependent on experience and bilingual abilities$0.50 pay increase after 90-days

Schedule

• Flexible schedule