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Southwest Human Development

General Internship

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$14.25 - $18.75/hr

At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected ...

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What are some common challenges faced by social service professionals when working with diverse client populations?

Social service professionals often work with clients from a wide range of cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds. This diversity can present challenges such as language barriers, differing cultural norms and expectations, and varying levels of trust in social systems. Successful professionals must be adaptable, culturally competent, and able to build rapport with clients while respecting their unique circumstances. Ongoing training and open communication with colleagues are essential for navigating these challenges and providing effective support.

What are social services?

Social services are a range of public services provided by government, private, and non-profit organizations to support individuals and families in need. These services typically include assistance with housing, food, healthcare, child welfare, mental health, and employment. Social services aim to improve the well-being of vulnerable populations, promote social justice, and help people achieve self-sufficiency. Social workers and other professionals in this field assess clients' needs and connect them to appropriate resources and support programs.
What are the most popular job types at Southwest Human Development?
    What are the most popular jobs at Southwest Human Development?
    Infographic showing various Social Service job openings at Southwest Human Development in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 75% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution.
    Early Childhood Home Visitor

    Early Childhood Home Visitor

    Southwest Human Development

    Phoenix, AZ • On-site

    $17.75 - $23.25/hr

    Full-time

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

    Posted 18 days ago

    Job description

    A positive future for every child

    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 forty programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

    Why choose us?

    1. Make an impact in a child’s life by promoting child health and development.
    2. Be rewarded with a rich benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness plans, 401K matching, and generous paid time off. View benefit information here!
    3. Opportunities for continued professional growth and development.
    4. Supportive and collaborative work environment.

    Job title: Early Childhood Home Visitor

    Home Visitors provide family development/social services to enrolled children ages birth to three and their families participating in the Early Head Start and Head Start Childcare Partnership project.


    In this role you will:

    1. Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits with each family. 
    2. 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. 
    3. Coordinate with parents to ensure that prenatal, well-child exams, immunizations, health screenings, and nutrition assessments are complete and necessarily follow up occurs. 
    4. Complete family partnership agreements, developmental screenings, and all other required assessments with families in a timely manner. 
    5. Assist and support families in locating resources and scheduling appointments with community resources that best meets their needs.
    6. Provide support in parent and child activities that encourage developmentally appropriate activities for the changing needs of infants and toddlers.


    What it takes:

    1. AA / bachelor’s degree - Family Development, Social Services, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Education, Interdisciplinary Studies – emphasis Early Childhood Education/Family Studies, Family Studies – emphasis Early Childhood Development or Family Development, Psychology
    2. AND/OR Related degree with at least 18 credit hours from an accredited university designating that the coursework meets or exceeds Early Childhood/Family Development/Social Work requirement.
    3. Minimum one (1) year direct experience working with infants and toddlers and their families.
    4. Bilingual English/Spanish required.
    5. CPR/First Aid certification (training for certification can be provided once hired)
    6. Food handlers card certification
    7. Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card – OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.


    Licenses & Certifications Required

    1. CPR and First Aid Cert
    2. DCS-1083C Form
    3. Food Handler's Card
    4. Fingerprint Card Level 1
    5. DES Criminal Affidavit


    Travel Required: Yes - Day travel throughout Maricopa County


    Learn more!

    Our core values embody Southwest Human Development’s commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona’s children need for a great start in life. Learn more about our values and benefits here


    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.