Family Support Specialist

1 day ago


Mesa, United States Maricopa County, AZ Full time
Posting Date
12/30/24

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Pay Range
Hiring Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.50 Hourly
Full Range: $18.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type
Unclassified

Department
Human Services

About the Position

Are you passionate about helping Maricopa County's most vulnerable young children succeed in school and life beyond school? Apply now for our Family Support Specialist opening

The Family Support Specialist promotes children's development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being through collaboration with families, our education teams, and community partners.

On-The-Spot Hiring Event:

Maricopa County's Human Services Department is hosting an in-person hiring event Join us Wednesday, January 22nd from 3PM - 6PM at the Head Start Mesa Corporate Location - 1001 W Southern Ave, Mesa AZ 85210. We encourage you to apply online, but walk-ins are always welcome. Bring your resume, walk in, and walk out with a new career.

About Us

Together, we can thrive.

The Early Education Division is dedicated to ensuring children have the knowledge and skills to be successful in school and life through service delivery to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way. Head Start encompasses Head Start preschool programs, primarily serving 3- and 4-year-old children, and Early Head Start programs for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.

Proud to Offer
  • Work with a greater purpose
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Exceptional work-life balance
  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
  • Employee discounts for goods and services
  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
  • Two years of case management experience
  • A certificate, credential, or Associate's degree in Social Work, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Education or a closely related field
We Also Value
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Education or a closely related field
Job Contributions
  • Builds collaborative relationships with parents of the assigned areas to establish trust and educates parents on available resources in the area served
  • Initiates and maintains co-operative partnerships with community agencies that provide health, social, employment, and educational services. Refers families for services in the community, assists the family in accessing services, and monitors service completion
  • Assumes responsibility for child recruitment and maintains enrollment for all assigned sites during the program year. Completes applications for program enrollment and coordinates the enrollment and termination/drop activities of children. Monitors child attendance and contacts parents regarding child's absenteeism or other issues
  • Initiates and maintains co-operative partnerships with assigned area's Education team to ensure families receive quality comprehensive services
  • Facilitates, encourages and supports parent involvement in each area; organize and carry out parent committee meetings and parent training activities based on the needs of the families. Makes periodic home visits to each family enrolled in the program schedules around working families' availability
  • Partners with the family to identify family goals, strengths, and needed services and support. Develops a Family Partnership Agreement for each family enrolled in the program and supports the family in plan implementation
  • Maintains current, accurate and confidential records (paper and electronic) and runs reports to track services to ensure program compliance for all children and families enrolled in the program
Working Conditions
  • Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
  • Must complete a background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Must complete a medical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB)
  • Must obtain a CPR, first aid, and food handler's certification within six weeks of hire
  • Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish may be required for some positions
  • Work is performed in classrooms located throughout Maricopa County, parents' home, or at parent's employer
  • Requires travel to and from job-related locations during the course of a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business
Selection Procedure
  • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive


Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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