CASE MANAGER 3 - EARLY INTERVENTION UNIT

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

10d•$52,000 - $54,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Case Manager 3 for an Early Intervention Unit in Phoenix, Arizona. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families flexible, high-quality, member-driven services and supports that promote independent decision-making and community engagement. The role supports children with developmental disabilities and their families through home visits, family-centered service planning, referrals, and coordination with community partners. Applicants may not be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing, Certification and Regulation; have a principal interest in, or a spouse or close family member with a principal interest in, a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement; or be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor. The position requires at least a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or Family Studies; or a bachelor's degree in a closely related field, subject to review of coursework and approval by ADES/AzEIP. An exception is described for people hired in the AzEIP system as a Service Coordinator before July 1, 2001, who can document continued satisfactory work in that position since their hire date. The role also requires driving for state business, a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card, registry checks, background and reference checks, and successful completion of E-Verify.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or Family Studies; or a bachelor's degree in a closely related field (such as Psychology, Social Work, Elementary Education, or Sociology), with course review and approval by ADES/AzEIP.
Alternative education pathway: documentation of continued satisfactory work in an AzEIP Service Coordinator position for employees hired in that system before July 1, 2001.
Knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques used to develop Individualized Family Service Plans.
Knowledge of HIPAA.
Knowledge of federal and state statutes and agency policies and procedures relating to care and assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of case management principles and practices.
Skills in initiating, developing, and maintaining member service plans.
Oral and written communication skills.
Conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work independently and within diverse work teams.
Ability to organize and manage a caseload.
Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
Must possess and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver's license, complete required driver training, and pass required driver's license record checks; must maintain an acceptable driving record.
Must maintain statutorily required liability insurance when operating a personally owned vehicle on state business.
Must have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968.
Must pass searches of the Department of Child Safety Central Registry and Adult Protective Services Registry.
Must successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent on completion of the process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate restrictions.
Must successfully complete E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Drive to conduct home visits and meet with individuals and families, building relationships and learning about family dynamics, priorities, resources, concerns, and supports.
Make appropriate referrals to community agencies.
Convene and facilitate multidisciplinary Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings at least every six months for each child.
Support children and families in working toward successful acquisition of outcomes in the child’s natural environment.
Offer AzEIP surveys at IFSP meetings and educate parents about their rights, responsibilities, and procedural safeguards.
Teach parent advocacy skills and assist families with the grieving process when applicable.
Collaborate directly with the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to meet a child’s needs while the child is in the DCS system.
Assess each child’s progress regularly.
Organize and manage a caseload.
Lead a team of Support Coordinators in the supervisor’s absence.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Long-term disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan.
Wellness plans.
Tuition reimbursement.
Stipend opportunities.
Infant at Work Program.
Rideshare and public transit subsidy.
Career advancement and employee development opportunities.