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Job Description
Job No:
541118
Work Type:
Full-time Location:
BENSON Categories:
Social Work/Human Services
DEPARTMENT ECONOMIC SECURITY 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 UNIT SUPERVISOR 595
South Dragoon Street, Benson, Arizona 85602 DES
DES DES DES DES
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities ( DDD ), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Case Manager Unit Supervisor. 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.
Supervises and directs work activities of subordinate staff; provides necessary training; provides technical advice and assistance to staff regarding development, implementation, or monitoring of member Individual Support Plans ( ISP ); completes performance evaluations
Reviews cases assigned to work unit; assesses needs and assigns cases to staff members; reviews Individual Support Plan developed by Case Manager to ensure member needs are met; ensures assignment area is completed within established timelines in compliance with quality standards
Attends and facilitates meetings, including but not limited to staff meetings, district supervisory meetings, meetings with representatives of other governmental and community organizations, and district and statewide workgroups
Meets with subordinate staff to assist with identifying necessary changes and modifications to Individual Support Plans
Reviews, verifies, and authorizes expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints; prepares reported relating to cases assigned to the work unit; completes special projects as assigned, e.g., conducts unit, district, or statewide training as needed
Knowledge of principles and practices of case management, methodology, procedures and techniques in development of Individual or Family Support Plans, Individual Service Plans, or Person-Centered Plans for people with developmental disabilities
Knowledge of crisis management
Knowledge of Federal and State Statues, agency policies and procedures relating to the care and treatment of persons with developmental
Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) Skills in:
Skills in team building
Skills in workload management
Skill in leadership
Skills in problem identification and resolution Ability in:
Ability to assess needs and determine suitability of Individual Family Support Plans/Individual Service Plans, teaching, and coaching/training
Ability to analyze issues and develop positive solutions
Ability to supervise a unit of professional staff
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.
R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to
A.R.S. 46-459.
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
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
ASRS LTD ASRS
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. 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 Brenda Simpson at (520) 638-2667 or email brendasimpson@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow ti To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account