CASE MANAGER 2

Arizona Department of Administration•Yuma, AZ

4d•$49,100 - $50,150•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking experienced and highly motivated individuals to join their team as a Case Manager 2 within the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with flexible, high-quality, and member-driven services and supports. These services offer individuals opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and community engagement. 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 a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Requirements

Knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques used in the development of Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP).
Knowledge of Federal and State statutes and agency policies and procedures relating to the care and assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of principles and practices of case management.
Skills in developing, evaluating, and maintaining member service plans.
Skills in interviewing, counseling, and interacting with members and family members.
Skills in problem identification and resolution.
Ability to work independently and within diverse work teams.
Ability to organize and manage case load.
Ability to document case files and information within the required/mandated timelines.
Candidate must be an Arizona licensed Registered Nurse in good standing OR possess a Bachelor Degree in Social Work (SW), OR Psychology, Special Education or Counseling 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 candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years’ 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).
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.
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 operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
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).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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