Arizona Department of Child Safety
CASE MANAGER
Arizona Department of Child Safety, Apache Junction, Arizona, United States, 85220
Overview
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY
The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona’s children through prevention, services, and support.
Position Case Manager-Child Safety Specialist
Job Location: Our Apache Junction office serves surrounding cities including Mesa, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gold Canyon, East Mesa and Payson
Posting Details Salary: 21.7068
Grade: 17; Open Until Filled; Applications Reviewed Daily
Responsibilities
Responding to reported allegations of child abuse and/or neglect
Assessing child safety and risk
Conducting interviews and gathering information
Making in-and-out of home contacts with families and children
Attending Court hearings
Preparing case plans and conducting case plan staffing
Authoring professional reports and filling out documentation
Coordinating and monitoring services
Placing children, transporting children, and moving a child’s possessions when needed
Managing cases throughout the respective county and assigned area
Using a computer and the Department’s Child Welfare Software Programs
Alternative work hours may be required, including overtime, weekends and holidays.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge Of
Confidential principles; behavior modification, conflict resolution and counseling principles and techniques; intervention techniques; interviewing procedures; child development, family systems, family centered practice; behavioral indicators of mental health disturbance, impact of abuse and neglect, separation and loss issues and child welfare practices.
Computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite); mobile devices, digital calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams).
Skills
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; verbal and written communication; eliciting and gathering information; modeling professional behavior with clients; time management and multi-tasking; keen observation; sensitivity to needs, feelings and cultures; dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations; adaptability; and making independent decisions.
Ability
Complete work tasks thoroughly; lead, take responsibility; analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems; recognize and address substance abuse issues in adults and children and develop necessary intervention strategies; prepare detailed documentation of client and professional contact to ensure records are accurately conveyed and reported; and enter, retrieve and correct data in a computer-based system; and acquire and renew CPR Certification.
Qualifications What is required to be a Case Manager/Child Safety Specialist?
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants recommended for hire must provide transcripts to confirm the degree. Candidates with degrees from outside the United States must submit a credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation service.
OR Four (4) years of experience as a Department of Child Safety Case Aide.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, and pass driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and not revoked or suspended. Drive on state business requires acceptable driving records and required driver training. If using a personally owned vehicle on state business, liability insurance must meet statutorily required minimums.
During the first 22 weeks of in-person training in Midtown Phoenix with possible overnight stays, training may occur every other week.
Selected candidates must be able to pass a written exam, background investigation, Motor Vehicle Record check and DCS Central Registry check.
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and includes driving-related requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to E-Verify.
Benefits
Paid sick leave
Paid annual leave
Ten paid holidays per calendar year
Health, dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Arizona State Retirement System Savings (ASRS)
Employee and Dependent Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Deferred compensation plans
Wellness incentive program
Employee discount program for higher education, products and services
Education Savings – AZ529
Employee Assistance Program
Additional Information Bi-Lingual Stipend: In an effort to better serve our communities, DCS offers a Bi-Lingual Stipend to eligible employees who complete a language proficiency exam. Qualifying employees receive a $500 annual stipend paid in equal increments.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit the benefits page.
Retirement Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Participation may begin immediately (if you were a previous member) or upon your 27th week of employment (if you have never been an ASRS member previously).
Contact Disability accommodations available: 602-255-3141 or ADA@AZDCS.GOV. For interview questions, contact the recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or recruiting@azdcs.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona’s children through prevention, services, and support.
Position Case Manager-Child Safety Specialist
Job Location: Our Apache Junction office serves surrounding cities including Mesa, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gold Canyon, East Mesa and Payson
Posting Details Salary: 21.7068
Grade: 17; Open Until Filled; Applications Reviewed Daily
Responsibilities
Responding to reported allegations of child abuse and/or neglect
Assessing child safety and risk
Conducting interviews and gathering information
Making in-and-out of home contacts with families and children
Attending Court hearings
Preparing case plans and conducting case plan staffing
Authoring professional reports and filling out documentation
Coordinating and monitoring services
Placing children, transporting children, and moving a child’s possessions when needed
Managing cases throughout the respective county and assigned area
Using a computer and the Department’s Child Welfare Software Programs
Alternative work hours may be required, including overtime, weekends and holidays.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge Of
Confidential principles; behavior modification, conflict resolution and counseling principles and techniques; intervention techniques; interviewing procedures; child development, family systems, family centered practice; behavioral indicators of mental health disturbance, impact of abuse and neglect, separation and loss issues and child welfare practices.
Computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite); mobile devices, digital calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams).
Skills
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; verbal and written communication; eliciting and gathering information; modeling professional behavior with clients; time management and multi-tasking; keen observation; sensitivity to needs, feelings and cultures; dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations; adaptability; and making independent decisions.
Ability
Complete work tasks thoroughly; lead, take responsibility; analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems; recognize and address substance abuse issues in adults and children and develop necessary intervention strategies; prepare detailed documentation of client and professional contact to ensure records are accurately conveyed and reported; and enter, retrieve and correct data in a computer-based system; and acquire and renew CPR Certification.
Qualifications What is required to be a Case Manager/Child Safety Specialist?
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants recommended for hire must provide transcripts to confirm the degree. Candidates with degrees from outside the United States must submit a credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation service.
OR Four (4) years of experience as a Department of Child Safety Case Aide.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, and pass driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and not revoked or suspended. Drive on state business requires acceptable driving records and required driver training. If using a personally owned vehicle on state business, liability insurance must meet statutorily required minimums.
During the first 22 weeks of in-person training in Midtown Phoenix with possible overnight stays, training may occur every other week.
Selected candidates must be able to pass a written exam, background investigation, Motor Vehicle Record check and DCS Central Registry check.
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and includes driving-related requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to E-Verify.
Benefits
Paid sick leave
Paid annual leave
Ten paid holidays per calendar year
Health, dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Arizona State Retirement System Savings (ASRS)
Employee and Dependent Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Deferred compensation plans
Wellness incentive program
Employee discount program for higher education, products and services
Education Savings – AZ529
Employee Assistance Program
Additional Information Bi-Lingual Stipend: In an effort to better serve our communities, DCS offers a Bi-Lingual Stipend to eligible employees who complete a language proficiency exam. Qualifying employees receive a $500 annual stipend paid in equal increments.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit the benefits page.
Retirement Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Participation may begin immediately (if you were a previous member) or upon your 27th week of employment (if you have never been an ASRS member previously).
Contact Disability accommodations available: 602-255-3141 or ADA@AZDCS.GOV. For interview questions, contact the recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or recruiting@azdcs.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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