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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:
BILINGUAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT The Head Start program has open positions for Bilingual Child Development Assistants. Get paid to play! Do you enjoy working with a team, nurturing active preschoolers? Join our Head Start program! The Bilingual Child Development 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: BILINGUAL FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - INFANT / TODDLER Working under direct supervision of the Infant/Toddler Manager, the Family Support Specialist plans, implements, coordinates and advocates for the delivery of services that will enhance parent-child relationships, improve child development outcomes, ensure preventative health care, coordinate quality child care, and facilitate parental self-sufficiency through education, employment, and personal support systems. Through the use of home visits, socializations, center-based group activities, and collaboration with community resources, the Family Support Specialist assists families in identifying their strengths, needs, and goals. Bilingual English/Spanish is required. Positions are full time with an excellent benefits package. Requirements: BILINGUAL FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - PRESCHOOL Working under direct supervision of the Family Services Manager, the Family Support Specialist works to provide family development activities that enhance the education, social, health, mental health, and/or economic well-being of the family unit, with the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency. Family Support Specialists work in classrooms located within the Valley's public school system. Duties include home visits, parent training, and case management. Bilingual English/Spanish is required. Positions are full time with an excellent benefits. Requirements: CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Child Development Specialists work under regular direction planning and delivering center-based child development services, facilitating parent involvement and transition services, and supporting other Head Start services areas and community partnerships impacting direct service participants. Child Development Specialists supervise and direct staff. Positions are full time with an excellent benefits package. Requirements:
FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - HEALTHY FAMILIES Our Healthy Families program is seeking 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. Positions are located in East or West Valley work sites and are full time with an excellent benefits package and mileage reimbursement. Requirements: FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - PARENT AIDE Our Parent Aide program is seeking a 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 full time with an excelletn benefits package and mileage reimbursement. Requirements: BA in Social Services, Child Development, health/nursing, or related field required. Must have knowledge of child development, parenting education and community resources. Must work well within a team. Reliable vehicle and proof of current auto insurance are required for transportation of children.
BILINGUAL NURSING SUPPORT SPECIALIST Through the use of home visits and collaboration with community resources, the Bilingual Nursing Support Specialist, in partnership with the families, will identify their strengths, needs, and goals and develop a plan to address the educational, social, mental health and economic issues identified. The Bilingual Nursing Support Specialist also offers some Spanish to English translation with families for English-only speaking Registered Nurses also working in the NICP program. Position is located at our main office in a professional yet casual environment and is offered full time with an excellent benefits package. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred, in social work, counseling, family studies or related field. Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required. Must have knowledge of child welfare, child development (i.e., developmental screenings to include height, weight, etc.), parenting education, and community resources; and experience with parent/infant mental health. Home-visiting experience preferred. Medical background preferred, but not required. THERAPISTS Job # 04-2976 (CFY or Speech/Language Pathologist) Job # 04-2460 (Occupational Therapist) Job # 04-2464 (Physical Therapist) Description: families in home and community settings, with children ages three to five in preschool Head Start settings, or within the Assistive Technology department serving children and adults. Therapists plan and implement the delivery of occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech/language pathology 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. Positions are full time with an excellent benefits package. Requirements: OT, PT, or CFY/SLP license required. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Experience with young children and families and with home-visiting preferred.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST, 32 HOURS/WEEK We are seeking an entry level secretary/receptionist for our busy Mental Health Services department. If you are a detail-oriented, self-starter and fast learner seeking employment as part of a team working to create a positive future for the Valley’s young children, then Southwest Human Development is the place for you. The ideal candidate would be an efficient, organized and friendly secretary capable of working in a multi-task environment with daily deadlines. Working well within a team is a must. Responsibilities include data entry, report preparation, copying, filing, faxing, mailing and front desk back-up. Position is located at the agency’s main office in a professional yet causal environment and is offered at 32 hours per week with an excellent benefits package. Requirements: HS/GED, clerical experience, and computer skills in Word and Excel are required. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.
TRAINING SPECIALIST - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Description: Our Training department is seeking a Training Specialist to provide training for a variety of providers working in Early Childhood Education (ECE) birth to five. The ideal candidate would be capable of working collaboratively in the design, delivery and evaluation of training for child care and other early childhood programs. Infant / toddler experience is preferred. Position located at our main office in a professional yet casual work environment and is full time with an excellent benefits package. Requirements: MA or PhD in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field; minimum of five years experience in training, curriculum development and evaluation related to ECE; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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