Job No:

543215

Work Type:

Full-time Location:

GLOBE 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 TARGETED UNIT

Specialty District Serving District East 605 South 7th Street, Globe, Arizona 85501 DES

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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 2

• Targeted Unit in the Specialty District.

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.

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• Drive a vehicle to conduct onsite visits to members' homes, schools and/or program sites to develop relationships and to discuss service needs and supports.
• Develop, review, monitor and evaluate Person-Centered Service Plan ( PCSP ) in accordance with mandated. timeliness and document individual progress and concerns, and complete appropriate referrals to community agencies.
• Facilitate meetings and program visits to assist with member/family choices; Complete referrals for assessed/covered services.
• Collaborate with community agencies to provide assistance and support to members and families in crisis.
• Write comprehensive progress notes and maintain case records. Prepare a variety of reports and complete special projects, as required.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ).
• Medical and behavioral health issues and terminology.
• Knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques used in the development of Person-Centered Service Plan ( PCSP ).
• 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.

Skills In:

• Developing, evaluating, and maintaining member service plans.
• Interviewing, counseling, and interacting with members and family members.
• Problem identification and resolution.

Ability to:

• Work independently and within diverse work teams.
• Organize and manage case load.
• Document case files and information within the required/mandated timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Drive a motor vehicle.

• N/A AND SMI SMI

• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, 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.
• 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.

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to Driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operated a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) (R2-10-201.11).

• Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• 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.

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

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