Family Care Specialist
Our CompanyStepStone Family & Youth Services OverviewAt StepStone, we believe that children and youth need a safe place they can call home – and our dedicated team of professionals is an integral part of making that connection. We are currently seeking several full-time & part-time family specialists in Arizona – more specifically in Mesa, AZ, Prescott, AZ, and Tucson, AZ to join our team and advance our mission in making a positive difference in the community!Benefits:- Tuition Reimbursement- Company paid basic life and AD&D Insurance- Health insurance- Dental & Vision- Health Savings Account- 13 Flexible spending Accounts- 401(k) Retirement Plan- PTO Accrual Plan- Paid HolidaysResponsibilitiesThe following list does not include whole Job Description We are seeking candidates who are passionate about connecting children and youth to safe homes – and are highly adaptive, possess excellent communication skills, and manage their responsibilities well.
The primary role is to assist with the evaluation of potential foster and adoptive homes for study and training.
Provide ongoing monitoring, supervision, and support to licensed or certified families, and more.
This position is hybrid (work from home, office, and field work).
QualificationsThe following list does not include all of the job requirements
Bachelor’s level degree in a related human services field, or two year of post-secondary education with two years of related work experience or any combination of experience, training, and education, equivalent to a minimum of five years
Must have the desire to provide ongoing support to foster homes for children with special needs
Working knowledge in developmental disabilities and early childhood development
Attend required foster care pre-service training
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Maintain flexibility in working hours that allows for early morning, after hour, and weekend appointments to accommodate foster family schedules, emergency placements, and more
Must maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card from the State of Arizona
Maintain a clear record through Adult and Child Safety Central Registry of any reports of abuse and neglect
Must have reliable transportation, maintain current vehicle registration and insurance, as well as a valid driver’s license
Negative pre-employment and random drug tests are required
About our Line of BusinessStepStone Family and Youth Services provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management, life skills and education. For more information visitwww.stepstoneyouth.com.Salary RangeUSD $17.00 - $19.00 / HourALERT: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from our company. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. We take pride in creating a best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver’s license, bank information, or payment for work equipment, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning our company, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@brightspringhealth.com . Click here (https://www.brightspringhealth.com/careers/frequently-asked-questions/) for additional FAQ information. Job LocationsUS-AZ-TUCSONID 2024-154565 Line of Business StepStone Family & Youth Services Position Type Full-Time Pay Min USD $17.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $19.00/Hr.