Home Visitor - Early Head Start

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: Early Childhood Home Visitor The Early Childhood Home Visitor support families in the Early Head Start Home‑Based Program by providing developmental and social services to pregnant women and children from birth to age three. This role manages a caseload of 12 families, delivers weekly 90‑minute home visits using approved curricula, and leads monthly socialization playgroups. Early Childhood Home Visitors also provide case management for high‑risk families, including goal setting, resource referrals, and tracking health and developmental outcomes in Construct. The position facilitates monthly parent trainings to promote family engagement and child development. In This Role You Will: Conduct weekly, 90‑minute home visits using approved Early Head Start curricula to promote positive parent-child interactions, developmental learning, and family engagement. Create and maintain respectful partnerships with families. Drive to family's home and deliver health, educational, nutritional, and child growth and development information to parents via weekly meetings. Coordinate with parents to ensure that prenatal, well-child exams, immunizations, health screenings, and nutrition assessments are completed and necessarily follow up occurs. Complete family partnership agreements, developmental screenings, and all other required assessments with families in a timely manner. Assist and support families in locating resources and scheduling appointments with community resources that best meets their needs. Provide support to parents and children in activities that promote development and meet the evolving needs of infants and toddlers. What It Takes: Associate's degree in Family Development, Social Services, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Interdisciplinary Studies - Emphasis in Early Childhood Development, Family Development, Psychology or Social Work. Demonstrate competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum. One year of direct experience working with infants, toddlers, pregnant women, and their families. Experience with disabled children and dual language learners. Ability to build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families. Bilingual proficient in English and Spanish required. Possess an insured & reliable 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 FPC DPS Verification Required CPR/1st Aid certification within the first 90 days of hire. 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. Education Required Associates or better in Human Development and Learning or related field Preferred Bachelors or better in Human Development and Learning or related field Masters or better in Human Development and Learning or related field Licenses & Certifications Required Auto Ins Certificate DCS APS CBC Online Check CPR and First Aid Cert DES Criminal Affidavit DHS Criminal Affidavit Driver License Food Handler's Card Fingerprint Card Level 1 FPC DPS Verification Original FP Card Original Bckgrnd Check Preferred CDA Infant and Toddler Family Service Cert Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southwest Human Development