Family Support Specialist/Family Assessment Worker Specialist- FSS/FAW

A positive future for every child

Do you love to meet new people and want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. Southwest Human Development is seeking Home Visitors to empower and impact families for generations in our Healthy Families Program. This role provides home visiting services to children and their families in Maricopa County. Watch this Short Video to learn more about the role.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career that brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference.  We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why choose us?

• You can make an impact in a child’s life by promoting a child's health and development.


• You can be the person a family remembers as making a difference in their lives.


• You help families get connected to appropriate community resources.


• We focus on your ongoing professional development and overall well-being.


• We have a supportive and collaborative environment.


• We have great benefits, including zero contribution health plan options, wellness programming, and ample time off (including one week of fully compensated office closure for winter break.)


• Opportunities for program bonuses.

Job title: Family Support Specialist/Family Assessment Worker Specialist- FSS/FAW

FSS/FAW Specialist will conduct Family Assessment Worker (FAW) assessments or hospital engagement and referral collection while covering Family Support Specialist (FSS) home visits of families.

In this role you will:

•  FSS/FAW Specialist will conduct Family Assessment Worker (FAW) assessments or hospital engagement and referral collection while covering Family Support Specialist (FSS) home visits of families.


•  Establish positive and trusting relationships with families; in consideration of families’ personal experiences and diverse cultural backgrounds.


•  Enroll families in the Healthy Families program and meet with families in the hospital to engage families and gain referrals into the program.


•  Engage in face-to-face weekly home visits for families needing coverage due to prior FSS unavailable for extended periods. Provide flexibility in schedule to allow for the movement of family visits.


• Compose accurate and complete in-depth documentation required for all families enrolled and met with for weekly home visits. This will consist of assessments, home visit notes, program intake forms, data tracking regarding the status of screening/assessment activity, within appropriate timelines, and other data forms as needed.


• Receive reflective supervision by the FAW manager and FSS manager to get the appropriate support for families enrolled and visited. 

What it Takes: 

• Bilingual Spanish/English.


• High School Diploma or equivalent + 3 years of experience in social services OR associate's degree or higher in human services or a related area.


• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.


• Attention to detail with the ability to perform assignments and job responsibilities efficiently, accurately, and on time.


• Valid US state driver’s license


• Reliable and registered vehicle with valid auto insurance.


• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card - OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.