• Job Description

  Req#: 528458

  DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully engage children and families to ensure safety, strengthen families, and achieve permanency. DCS has field office locations located throughout the state of Arizona, with its central office located in Downtown Phoenix. DCS employs over 2,800 employees who share the common vision of ensuring children thrive in family environments free from abuse and neglect.

  PROGRAM SPECIALIST-SECTION

  Job Location:

  3925 E. BROADWAY ROAD
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85040

  Posting Details:

  Salary: $27.8125 hourly/ $57,850 annual
  Grade: 20
  Closing Date: 9/2/2024

  Job Summary:

  With the goal of providing protection and safety, this position is responsible for a variety of difficult tasks, staff training and ensuring the reliability of data within Guardian. In addition, this position provides support to the section Program Manager, Supervisors and assists the Regional Management Analyst IV with data collection and tracking.

  Job Duties:

  Write detailed reports summarizing activities, transactions or production covering a specified period of time.
  Complete data for scorecards, section level huddles, and section level accountability slides and charts.
  Participate in Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) , National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS), National Youth In Transition Database (NYTD) and Semi-Annual reporting Interprets program policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
  Provides orientation and training to new staff as well as continued training to all staff as appropriate and in needed area.
  Complete Guardian corrections and/or elevate issues to the Management Analyst team.
  Conducts locate searches.
  Assist in equalization, ongoing case assignment and case aide visitation request.
  Participates and contributes to team management practice, conference; and designs and/or implements special projects.
  Conducts special studies and research projects.
  Other duties as assigned.
  

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

  Knowledge of:
  Federal and State laws, statutes, regulations and directives governing DCS services
  Arizona's child safety model
  Risk assessment practices and procedures
  Developmental and behavior problems of children
  Resources available in the community
  Policies and procedures of the court system
  Policy development and training procedures
  Case management policy
  
  Skill in:
  Evaluation and Decision making
  Verbal and written communication
  Report preparation and analyzing data
  Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships as applied to contracts with families, children and representatives of court
  Interviewing and supervision techniques
  
  Ability to:
  Elicit information through interviews
  Evaluate and make decisions on cases
  Manage workload and personnel
  Open discussions effectively and clarify the current situation
  Remain open to all sides and stay focused on resolution
  Close discussion with clear summaries
  Work overtime, as needed
  Maintain confidentiality
  Travel in-state
  

  Selective Preference(s):

  The selected candidate will have a combination of on the job experience and specialized training/education.

  Pre-Employment Requirements:

  Master's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  OR- Three (3) years of combined DCS Specialist Trainee / DCS Specialist experience
  OR - Three (3) years of combined DCS Specialist Trainee / OCWI Investigator experience.
  
  The ability to secure and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  The ability to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry
  

  If 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:

  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 (10) 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

  Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

  Retirement:

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

  Contact Us:

  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.

• About the company

  Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.

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