Company Profile
Southwest Human Development
Company Overview
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.
In partnership with families, we provide children with the care, attention and support needed to set them on a path to success in school and life, and help them reach their fullest capabilities.
We are Arizona’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to early childhood development and our 900 staff members provide 40 innovative programs and services to 135,000 children and their families each year in the areas of:
- Child Development
- Mental Health
- Easterseals Disabilities Services
- Early Literacy
- Head Start and Early Head Start
- Family Support and Child Welfare
- Professional Development and Training
OUR MISSION
Southwest Human Development strengthens the foundation Arizona’s children need for a great start in life.
OUR VISION
A positive future for every child.
OUR VALUES
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 of 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.
- High Quality and Ethical Services
- Learning as a Lifelong Process
- Promoting Social Justice, Equity and Inclusiveness
- Working in Partnership with Families, Caregivers and Community Providers
- Reflective Practice in Support of Relationship-Based Work
- Innovative Responsiveness to Community Needs
- Responsible Stewardship
Company History
To learn more about the history of Southwest Human Development, please visit www.swhd.org/history
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Best Places to Work, Healthiest Employers
Benefits
We believe excellence can only be achieved when there is a commitment to support and develop the potential of all employees. Southwest provides a comprehensive benefits package that represents a significant part of the total compensation plan:
- Health Insurance (provided at no cost to the employee)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holiday
- Ongoing Training and Professional Development