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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 FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST -
EARLY HEAD START
Job # 01-2048
Job Description:
Our Head Start department is seeking bilingual Family Support Specialists to help the Valley’s children get off to a great start.
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.
Positions are offered full time with an excellent benefits package.
Requirements:
AA or BA/BS degree in early childhood education, social work, family studies or related field.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required.
Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card preferred OR must qualify for a Class 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Microsoft Word, Windows and strong communication skills.
BILINGUAL TEACHER ASSISTANT
Job # 01-3204
Job Description:
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:
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.
HEALTH DATA ASSISTANT
Job # 01-5205
Job Description:
We are seeking a Health Data Assistant for our Head Start/Early Head Start program. The Health Data Assistant is assigned to support the Head Start/Early Head Start program in the data entry and medical record acquisition of Head Start and Early Head Start child health, nutrition and immunization data.
The Health Data Assistant enters health information regarding enrolled children birth to five. Additionally, the Health Data Assistant facilitates the acquisition of health records from medical and dental providers within the community.
The Health Data Assistant is also responsible for maintaining the program’s current immunization records data base as well as entering into the program’s data base the most current health data information for Head Start and Early Head Start program participants.
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:
HS/GED and some computer experience required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Candidates with back office medical experience are encouraged to apply.
TEACHER
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.
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 service areas and community partnerships impacting direct service participants.
Child Development Specialists are also responsible for supervising and directing staff.
Positions are 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
No open positions at this time.
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DISABILITIES/EASTER SEALS
THERAPISTS - FOR AGES BIRTH TO THREE
Job # 04-2976 CFY or Speech/Language Pathologist
Job # 04-2460 Occupational Therapist
Job # 04-2464 Physical 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.
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
BILINGUAL MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT - HEAD START
Job # 06-2701
Job Description:
We are seeking a Bilingual Mental Health Consultant 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 Head Start Infant/Toddler & Preschool programs.
The Bilingual Mental Health Consultant 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 and mileage reimbursement.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field; licensed 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.
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
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ADMINISTRATION
No open positions at this time.
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TRAINING
QUALITY FIRST! ASSESSMENT SERVICES
Job # 08-2083QF Assessor
Job # 08-2084QF Coach
Job Description:
Do you want to help improve the quality of Arizona’s early care and education community? As collaborators, two premier early childhood organizations, Southwest Human Development and the Association for Supportive Child Care will be collaborating to offer assessment and coaching services for a new and exciting early child care rating system across the state. We are seeking to fill the following key positions:
- 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.
- Quality First! Coach – Provides on-site assets based coaching and consultation to early care and education programs enrolled in the Quality First! Improvement rating system. 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.
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