We Invite All Qualified Candidates to Submit an Application!
At 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!
Overview of the Position
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). Learn more about the family specialist job requirements and duties below.
Overview of Job Requirements
**The following list does not include all of the job requirements**
- Bachelor’s level degree with two years of related work experience or any combination of experience, training, and education, equivalent to a minimum of three years full-time employment in service
- 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
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.
If you are interested in joining StepStone as a family specialist, you may apply below and someone from our team will be in touch soon!