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State of Arizona

CASE MANAGER 3

State of Arizona, Surprise, Arizona, United States, 85379

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Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona. DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

Case Manager 3 Job Location:

Address: Division of Development Disabilities (DDD), 290 E. La Canada Blvd - Avondale, AZ 85323, 11526 W. Bell Rd - Surprise, AZ 85378

Salary: $52,000 - $56,000

Grade: 18

Closing Date: November 14, 2025

Job Summary Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov or click the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

DES, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Case Manager 3. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision‑making and engagement in the community. Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Job Duties

Driving a vehicle to conduct on-site visits to members/families’ homes, school and/or program sites to develop relationships and to discuss service needs and supports

Developing, writing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating Individual Support Plan (ISP) in accordance with mandated timelines and documenting individual progress and concerns, and completing appropriate referrals to community agencies

Researching community for available resources to meet needs identified in ISP and to inform member of resource options

Facilitating meetings and program visits to assist with member/family choices; completing referrals for assessed/covered services

Collaborating with community agencies to provide assistance and support to members and families in crisis

Mentoring and training new and existing team members in the unit

Knowledge Of

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Methods, procedures, and techniques used in the development of Individual Support Plans

Federal and State statutes and agency policies and procedures relating to the care and assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities

Principles and practices of case management

Skill In

Oral and written communication

Initiating, developing, and maintaining member service plans

Interviewing, counseling, and interacting with members and family members

Problem identification and resolution

Ability To

Maintain confidentiality

Work independently and within diverse teams

Lead a team of Case Managers and support staff in the absence of the supervisor

Drive a vehicle

Selective Preference(s) N/A

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidate must be an Arizona licensed Registered Nurse in good standing OR possess a Bachelor Degree in Social Work (SW), OR possess a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education or Counseling AND have at least one (1) year experience providing case management services to persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) OR Candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing case management services to persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI). For Case Managers who will serve persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and determined to have an SMI the requirement is as follows: One (1) year of case management experience serving elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities, AND Two (2) years of case management experience serving members determined to have an SMI

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Service, Behavioral Science or related field AND have at least one (1) year experience providing case management services to persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) OR Associate degree in Human Service, Behavioral Science or related field AND have at least one (1) year experience providing case management services to persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) OR have at least three (3) years’ experience working with or for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities

Arizona Level 1 Clearance Card is required

Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S.

Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify)

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short‑term disability insurance plans

Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long‑term disability plans

10 paid holidays per year

Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi‑weekly for the first 3 years

Paid Parental Leave—up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)

Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi‑weekly

Deferred compensation plan

Wellness plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Stipend Opportunities

Infant at Work Program

Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy

Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

Retirement State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long‑Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27‑week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life‑long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax‑deferred retirement investments. On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Pio Guillen at 602‑402‑6411 or email ElpidioGuillen@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Pio Guillen at 602‑402‑6411 or elpidioguillen@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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