Behavioral Health Home Visitor

Job Description

Job Description

Make a difference from day one

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

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 which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference.  We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why candidates love working here

• Contribute to meaningful work that helps children and families build strong foundations for the future.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off, and 401(k) employer contribution every paycheck.
• Build your future with access to learning, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven culture where your work truly matters.
• Join a  Great Place to Work® Certified organization, with a culture shaped by employee feedback and built on trust, support, and collaboration.

Job title: Behavioral Health Home Visitor

As a Behavioral Health Home Visitor in the Direct Support Services Program, you’ll make a lasting impact by empowering families and strengthening parenting skills. Through weekly visits, you’ll help build family stability and improve behavioral health outcomes for children. Working closely with the family’s behavioral health home and Child and Family Team (CFT), you’ll provide parent coaching, parenting education, skills training, and case management. You’ll also complete intakes, assessments, individualized treatment plans, and connect families to vital community resources. This role is all about collaboration, compassion, and creating brighter futures for children and families.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct weekly home visits and telehealth sessions to strengthen parenting skills, enhance family stability, and improve children’s behavioral health outcomes.
• Provide parent coaching, parenting education, skills training, and case management services.
• Complete intakes, administer assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Connect families to community-based resources.
• Collaborate closely with the family’s behavioral health home and Child and Family Team (CFT).

What you’ll bring:

• 1+ year of experience in behavioral health, social work, or case management.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and rapport.
• Exceptional organizational skills for managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to confidently navigate Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in facilitating parent education and training in a group or 1:1 setting.
• Possess an insured & registered vehicle and a valid AZ driver’s license.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card - OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• DES Criminal Affidavit Required
• AZ DHS Criminal History Affidavit Required

What sets you apart:

• Home visiting experience highly preferred.
• Experience facilitating parent education and training in a group or 1:1 setting is a plus.
• Experience writing Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs) or Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) is a plus.

Southwest Human Development is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for our employees and the communities we serve.  

Learn more about working with us  

Our core values reflect our commitment to children, families, caregivers, and the communities we serve. They guide how we work, how we support one another, and how we grow as a team. Learn more about our values and benefits here.