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Southwest Human Development accepts applications or resumes for current job openings only. Once submitted, applications or resumes are kept on file for six months. If there is more than one position you would like to apply for, please submit a separate application or resume for each one.
Important: please indicate the appropriate job number on each application.
For more information contact Janet Otte, Director of Human Resources, at:
Email jotte@swhd.org
Telephone (602) 266-5976
Fax (602) 274-8952
Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
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HEAD START
BILINGUAL SOCIAL WORKER/COUNSELOR
Job # 01-2701
Job Description:
We are seeking a Bilingual Social Worker/Counselor with experience working with children ages birth to five to provide consultation to family support specialists, teaching staff, parents and other team members involved in our innovative Early Head Start & Preschool programs.
The Bilingual Social Worker/Counselor provides mental health services in a classroom and/or home-based consultative or short-term setting to address the behavioral health needs and concerns of children, families and teachers with a major focus to provide early intervention and preventive services to improve the emotional well-being, coping skills, general adaptive functioning and social competence of children and families.
Position is offered full time with an excellent benefits package.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field; licensable by AZBBH, and; fluent English/Spanish required.
Knowledge of social emotional development in children ages birth to five and experience working with culturally diverse families. Experience working in a preschool setting a plus.
Excellent organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, e-mail, Excel, etc.), and; valid Arizona drivers license. BILINGUAL TEACHER ASSISTANT - HEAD START
Job # 01-3204
Job Description:
The Head Start program has open positions for Bilingual Teacher Assistants. Get paid to play! Do you enjoy working with a team, nurturing active preschoolers? Join our Head Start program!
The Bilingual Teacher Assistant plans and implements designated activities for the delivery of center-based child development services, encouraging parent involvement and supporting other Head Start services areas and community partnerships.
Great benefits, paid holidays, health insurance and opportunities for training and advancement.
Requirements:
HS/GED, some experience with young children.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required.
Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card preferred OR must qualify for a Class 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
TEACHER - HEAD START
Job # 01-2016
Job Description:
Inspire our Head Start children to fall in love with learning, exploring and problem-solving. Put your DAP knowledge to work nurturing and engaging our preschoolers. Get parents involved in their child’s education.
Head Start Teachers work under regular direction planning and delivering center-based child development services, facilitating parent involvement and transition services, and supporting other Head Start service areas and community partnerships impacting direct service participants.
Teachers are also responsible for supervising and directing staff.
Positions are offered full time with an excellent benefits package.
Requirements:
AA or BA/BS degree in early childhood education, child development, or family studies; AA or BA/BS in related field with a minimum of 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, or family studies; One year of preschool experience required with AA (six months with BA/BS), preferably with staff supervision responsibilities.
Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card preferred OR must qualify for a Class 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
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FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
BILINGUAL FAMILY ASSESSMENT WORKER- HEALTHY FAMILIES
Job # 02-2004
Job Description:
Our Healthy Families program is seeking Bilingual Family Assessment Worker to perform family screenings and assessments for Healthy Families program eligibility or evaluation, as well as other community referrals as needed. Healthy Families is a home-visiting based intervention service for high-risk families of newborns.
This position is offered full time with an excellent benefits package and mileage reimbursement.
Requirements:
BA in psychology, counseling, social work, education, or other related health field required. Related experience and/or relevant coursework may substitute for a degree.
Strong communication and writing skills, knowledge of family dynamics, community resources and basic computer skills also required.
Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required.
BILINGUAL FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - HEALTHY FAMILIES, EAST VALLEY
Job # 02-2036
Job Description:
Our Healthy Families program is seeking Bilingual Family
Support Specialists to perform home-based intervention services, referral and coordination of activities for high-risk families of newborns. Family Support Specialists plan and implement the delivery of parenting/comprehensive services to enhance family well being.
We are seeking to fill positions located in the East Valley.
Positions are offered full time with an excellent benefits
package and mileage reimbursement.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related behavioral health field required.
Microsoft Word, Windows experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bilingual English/Spanish required.
BILINGUAL FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - PARENT AIDE
Job # 02-2064
Job Description:
Our Parent Aide program is seeking a Bilingual Family Support Specialist to plan and provide in-home and community services, parenting and home management education, and facilitate access to health and social services for families in Maricopa County referred by Child Protective Services (CPS).
Position is offered full time with an excellent benefits package and mileage reimbursement.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in social services, child development, health/nursing, or related field required.
Must have knowledge of child development, parenting education and community resources.
Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required.
Must work well within a team.
Reliable vehicle and proof of current auto insurance are required for transportation of children.
DATA ASSISTANT - HEALTHY FAMILIES
Job # 02-5205
Job Description:
Our Healthy Families program is seeking a Data Assistant to perform diverse data management and clerical duties.
The Data Assistant is responsible for collection and input of data, record-keeping and generating reports for the Healthy Families program. The Healthy Families program offers home-based intervention services, referral, and coordination of activities for high-risk families of newborns.
The position is located near the agency’s main office and is offered full time with an excellent benefits package.
Requirements:
HS/GED and some computer experience required.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - FAMILY PRESERVATION
02-2044
Job Description:
Our Family Preservation program provides intensive, supportive in-home services for families referred by Child Protective Services. Each family is assigned a team of a counselor, family support specialist, and nurse.
Services include crisis intervention, parenting skills training, child development education, assessment of the safety of the children, and counseling for such issues as domestic violence, drug abuse, mental illness, underdeveloped coping skills, relationship problems, and poor communication skills.
We are currently hiring for a full time Family Support Specialist position, which is offered with an excellent benefits package and mileage reimbursement.
Requirements:
BA in counseling, social services, child development, or health/nursing field and strong writing skills required.
Must have knowledge of child welfare, child development, parenting education and community resources.
Must work well within a team.
Must have reliable transportation to conduct home visits throughout Maricopa County.
FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - FAMILY REUNIFICATION
02-2045
Job Description:
We currently have an opening for a Family Support Specialist to provide in-home services to families residing in Maricopa County enrolled in CPS-contracted Family Reunification programs.
Family Support Specialists provide intensive short term home-based family reunification services for families whose child(ren) is a ward of the court, and is initially residing in an out-of-home placement.
Services include assessment, parenting education, early childhood development and community resource referrals.
Position is offered full time with an excellent benefits package and mieage reimbursement.
Requirements:
BA in Counseling, Social Services, Child Development, health/nursing or related field required. Strong writing skills required.
Must work well within a team.
Must have reliable transportation to conduct home visits throughout Maricopa County.
FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - FOSTER CARE
Job # 02-2032
Job Description:
We are seeking a Family Support Specialist in the Foster Care program within the Kinship Care and Adoptions division of our agency. Kinship Care and Adoptions works with families who have or will be receiving placement of children who are wards of the court from other states but are placed with kin in Maricopa County. The Foster Care program licenses these families in order for them to obtain financial assistance and/or placement of their kin.
Family Support Specialist responsibilities include assessing families for licensure, monitoring licensed families, completing licensing renewals, writing home studies, co-leading PS-MAPP training, data entry, and more.
This position is offered full time with an excellent benefits package and mileage reimbursement.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in social services, child development, health/nursing or related field required.
Foster care licensing experience preferred.
Microsoft Word, Windows experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
SOCIAL WORKER/THERAPIST - FAMILY REUNIFICATION
Job # 02-2824
Job Description:
We currently have an opening for a Social Worker/Therapist to provide in-home counseling services to families in Child Protective Services (CPS) - contracted Family Reunification programs.
The Social Worker/Therapist provides eligibility determination and direct counseling/therapeutic intervention services to children and families to improve or maintain the client's behavioral health, emotional, and/or adaptive functioning within various social environments.
The Social Worker/Therapist serves families in Maricopa County.
Position is offered full time with an excellent benefits package and mileage reimbursement.
Requirements:
Master's degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field and licensure in social work/counseling field required.
Knowledge of counseling methods, parenting education and early childhood development helpful.
Must work well within a team.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.
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DISABILITIES/EASTER SEALS
THERAPISTS - FOR AGES BIRTH TO THREE
Job # 04-2976 CFY or Speech/Language Pathologist
Job # 04-2464 Physical Therapist
Job # 04-2460 Occupational Therapist
Job Description:
Our Services for Children with Disabilities department currently has openings for therapists to work with infants and toddlers (birth to three) with disabilities and their families in home and community settings.
Therapists plan and implement the delivery of Occupational Therapy (Job Reference number 04-2460), Physical Therapy
(Job Reference number 04-2464) or CFY or Speech/Language Pathology (Job Reference number 04-2976) services to children.
Services include screening, assessment, intervention planning,implementation of intervention, and transition planning. These services are provided in collaboration with families and other professional staff. Support for professional development.
All positions are offered full time with an excellent benefits package and mileage reimbursement.
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Requirements:
OT, PT, CFY or SLP license required.
Experience working with young children and families, preferably home visiting.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
EXPERIENCED CHILDREN'S THERAPIST
Job # 06-2824
Job Description:
We are seeking an Experienced Children’s Therapist who is looking for an expanded role as an early childhood mental health consultant to conduct mental health consultation services with a variety of early care and education providers, including preschool teachers, home-based and center-based child care providers, and home visiting program staff. The overall objective of consultation services will be to collaborate with early care and education providers to enhance their understanding of and capacity to meet the behavioral/emotional/mental health needs of the children (ages birth to five years) and families they serve.
Position is offered full time with an excellent benefits package.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field, and; licensed or license eligible by AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Preferred experience and knowledge in: working with children ages birth to five and their families; working a classroom setting and/or consulting with teachers; working in a home-visiting program; working with economically disadvantaged and culturally diverse populations, and; special education procedures and the special needs of young children with disabilities and their families.
Excellent organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, e-mail, Excel, etc.), and; valid Arizona drivers license.
EXPERIENCED MASTER LEVEL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Job # 06-2520
Job Description:
We are seeking an Experienced Master Level Early Childhood Educator who is looking for an expanded role as a mental health consultant to provide mental health consultative services in a classroom and/or home-based consultative or short-term setting to address the behavioral/mental health needs of enrolled children (ages birth to five) and families. The focus of program is to provide early intervention and prevention services to improve the emotional well-being, coping skills, general adaptive functioning, and social competence of children and families.
Position is offered full time with an excellent benefits package.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education, or Developmental Psychology.
Preferred experience and knowledge in: working with children ages birth to five and their families; working a classroom setting and/or consulting with teachers; working in a home-visiting program; working with economically disadvantaged and culturally diverse populations, and; special education procedures and the special needs of young children with disabilities and their families.
Excellent organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, e-mail, Excel, etc.), and; valid Arizona drivers license.
PREVENTION SPECIALIST
Job # 06-2068
Job Description:
Our Mental Health Services department currently has an opening for a Prevention Specialist to provide behavioral health prevention training and consultation to teachers, directors, and parents in select day care centers to increase their awareness and understanding of the social/emotional development of children ages birth to five.
The Prevention Specialist also works to improve the emotional well-being, coping skills, and overall social competence of children and families.
Position is offered full time with an excellent benefits package and mileage reimbursement.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health, Early Childhood, or related field and training experience required. Knowledge/experience around mental health and the social/emotional development of young children strongly desired.
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DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Job # 09-1576
Job Description:
We are seeking a Development Manager who will work in partnership with the Director of Development to plan and implement a comprehensive annual campaign including special events, marketing/promotional opportunities, media relations, donor cultivation and acknowledgement, and other fundraising strategies. The Development Manager will also manage the donor database, supervise the Development Specialist, and, as needed, provide support to the Board of Directors.
Position is located at the agency’s main office in a professional yet causal environment and is offered full time with an excellent benefits package.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum three years development/fundraising experience preferred.
Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft programs and experience with donor databases required.
GRANTS MANAGER
Job # 09-1511
Job Description:
We are seeking a
Grants Manager for corporate and foundation grants. Responsibilities include research, writing, reporting, database management, and stewardship. The manager will also support development functions through assistance with corporate sponsorships, marketing, and other fundraising efforts as a member of the development team.
Position is located at the agency’s main office in a professional yet causal environment and is offered full time with an excellent benefits package.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum two years grant/development experience.
Strong writing, communication, organization, and analytical skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft programs and experience with donor databases required.
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ADMINISTRATION
No openings at this time.
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TRAINING
TRAINING SPECIALIST; ASSESSOR; QUALITY FIRST!
Job Description:
Our Training department is seeking to fill the following key position as we continue to build our Quality First! Program, Arizona’s first early childcare improvement rating system.
- Quality First Assessor - Conducts early childhood classroom observations to complete assessments using the ECERS/ITERS/FCCRS or CLASS. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education, child or family development, social services or related field. Minimum of two years experience working as a teacher, trainer, or primary care provider in an early care and education setting with infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers preferably in early care and education settings. Statewide travel is required. English/Spanish bilingual preferred. Salary Range: 35K – 39K.
If interested in this position, note Job # 08-2083QF
This position is offered full time with an excellent benefits package and mileage reimbursement.
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Requirements:
Please see above.
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