Outreach Instructional Specialist II (Family Support Specialist) (Phoenix)

Outreach Instructional Specialist II (Family Support Specialist) (Phoenix) Posting Number req23166 Department Maricopa County Office Department Website Link Location Greater Phoenix Area Address Phoenix, AZ USA Position Highlights The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension is looking for an enthusiastic Family Support Specialist (Outreach Instructional Specialist II) to conduct educational parenting activities.

This position will facilitate workshops for adults and their children ages birth to 5, modeling positive parent-child interaction as well as other family engagement activities. The incumbent should have knowledge of resources for parents, be able to provide referrals, and assist families with securing information and resources to improve their lives and well-being.

Through early childhood development, financial literacy and many other programs, Extension helps people thrive in every corner of the state. We live in the communities we serve, so we have a vested interest in helping them succeed. Our community health and education programs help build strong families, strong minds and strong bodies. Our tribal initiatives engage Native American communities through education and outreach on development, sustainability, and resiliency.

This position is located in Phoenix at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Early Childhood Community Resource Hub.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for conducting various educational and engagement activities of the family resource program at the University of Arizona-Roosevelt Early Childhood Family Resource Center as part of a team.
• Demonstrate and model positive parent-child interaction by conducting parenting classes, play and learn groups, and other activities including developing and / or coordinating workshops.
• Responsible for developing a calendar of events with the supervisor and other staff, including enrolling families, providing resource and referral information, conducting program evaluation, and collecting data and reporting.
• Provide resource and referral information and tracking and facilitate family engagement activities and interactions that promote the Arizona Department of Education’s Infant and Toddler and Early Learning Standards, First Things First Standards of Practice, and the National Family Support Standards.
• Develop and schedule program work plan in accordance with specifications and funding limitations.
• Conduct parenting activities and educational programming in collaboration with other staff, including facilitating workshops, events, and other family engagement.
• Develop, implement, and facilitate lesson plans for workshops and curricula implementation with parents and children.
• Facilitate and coordinate program activities with other programs or staff, and conduct activities in compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications.
• Create short videos for story time / STEAM lessons and / or conduct activities virtually as needed.
• Conduct developmental screenings using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire.
• Interact with and provide problem solving assistance to families, answer questions, and make referrals to appropriate internal or external resources. Provide follow-up communication, track and document the results.
• Maintain relationships with referring agencies to ensure services are being obtained and properly discussed with families.
• Document and write success stories.
• Provide accurate and timely records of work.
• Compile program data and maintain databases and records.
• Prepare periodic reports related to program activities, progress, status, or other special reports for management or outside agencies.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, conferences, and other growth promoting activities as determined.
• Other duties as assigned.

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FLSA Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Outreach and Community Engagement Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $47,356 - $59,195 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 6 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Career Stream and Level PC2 Job Family Outreach Education Job Function Outreach & Community Engage Type of criminal background check required : Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Vanessa Parra

Open Date 6 / 18 / 2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed