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State of Arizona

Assistant Case Manager (Case Aide)-Visitation

State of Arizona, Payson, Utah, United States, 84651

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Job Overview Assistant Case Manager (Case Aide)-Visitation role at State of Arizona.

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This range is provided by State of Arizona. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range $17.34/yr - $36,084.67/yr

Mission 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.

Job Summary At the Arizona Department of Child Safety ("DCS"), we call ourselves "compassioneers" because everything we do is done with a compassionate heart. We work tirelessly to protect children, reunify families, ensure safe living environments, and prevent unnecessary trauma.

Becoming an Assistant Case Manager (Case Aide) at DCS can be a life-changing event! If you have a passion to work with children and families, DCS is the place for you.

A DCS Assistant Case Manager-Visitation (Case Aide-Visitation) is responsible for safely escorting and/or transporting clients to DCS visitation meetings and documenting observations.

Responsibilities

Supervising visitation meetings among clients (parents and children)

Entering case notes into the computer-based Case Management System

Driving on state business to transport children to appointments, etc.

Performing other duties appropriate to the assignment

Work Hours Alternative work hours may be required, including overtime, weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite), mobile devices, digital calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams).

Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; general clerical functions such as data entry and filling; verbal and written communication; eliciting and gathering information; modeling professional behavior with clients; time management and multi-tasking; and observation.

Ability to gain knowledge on information regarding human and social services; understand and adhere to related State, Federal and local laws, as well as DCS policies and procedures; comply with casework principles and practices; comprehend and follow moderately complex written and oral instructions; organize data in a logical and coherent manner; prepare written reports accurately in a prescribed format; actively listen and provide supportive attention to clients; acquire and renew CPR Certification.

Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate will have some college experience with credit hours in child development, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social services, sociology or related field or 1 year experience in a child welfare environment, indirectly or directly working with clients or experience working with children in a controlled environment (e.g. nanny, daycare, teacher's aide).

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Valid Arizona issued driver's license

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Selected candidates must be able to pass a background investigation and DCS Central Registry check.

Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business and 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 As an employee of the Department of Child Safety you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that can become effective as soon as two weeks after starting!

Benefits include

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation that includes ten holidays per year

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

Competitive health and dental insurance plans

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

We also offer optional employee benefits that include

Vision coverage

Short-term disability insurance

Deferred compensation plans

Supplemental life insurance

Employee wellness plans

Bi-Lingual Stipend

In an effort to better serve our communities, DCS offers a Bi-Lingual Stipend to all interested and eligible DCS Employees who successfully complete a language proficiency exam. Qualifying employees will receive a $500 annual stipend paid in equal increments.

Retirement Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of state employment.

Accommodations Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Part-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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