CASE MANAGER 3

Arizona Department of Administration•Peoria, IL

6d•$52,000 - $56,000•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. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with flexible, high-quality, member-driven services and supports that promote independent decision-making and community engagement. The position is based at 8990 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, Arizona. 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 role requires driving to conduct visits and carry out State business.

Requirements

Arizona licensed Registered Nurse in good standing; or a bachelor’s degree in Social Work; or a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, or Counseling and at least one year of qualifying case-management experience; or at least two years of qualifying case-management experience. Qualifying experience is providing case-management services to elderly people, people with physical or developmental disabilities, and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI). For Case Managers serving people with SMI as well as elderly people and/or people with physical or developmental disabilities, the stated requirement is one year serving the latter groups and two years serving members determined to have an SMI.
A bachelor’s degree in Human Service, Behavioral Science, or a related field and at least one year of qualifying case-management experience; or an associate degree in Human Service, Behavioral Science, or a related field and at least one year of qualifying case-management experience; or at least three years of experience working with or for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Arizona Level 1 Clearance Card is required.
Must pass a Child Protective Services Central Registry search, background and reference checks, and the State’s Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Must meet the applicable driver’s license requirements for a position requiring driving or use of a vehicle for State business.
Knowledge of HIPAA; methods, procedures, and techniques for developing Individual Support Plans; federal and state statutes and agency policies and procedures concerning care and assistance for people with developmental disabilities; and case-management principles and practices.
Skills in oral and written communication; initiating, developing, and maintaining member service plans; interviewing, counseling, and interacting with members and family members; and identifying and resolving problems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently and within diverse teams, lead a team of Case Managers and support staff in the supervisor’s absence, and drive a vehicle.

Responsibilities

Drive to on-site visits at members’ and families’ homes, schools, and program sites to build relationships and discuss service needs and supports.
Develop, write, review, monitor, and evaluate Individual Support Plans (ISPs) within mandated timelines; document individual progress and concerns; and make appropriate community-agency referrals.
Research available community resources to address needs identified in ISPs and inform members about resource options.
Facilitate meetings and program visits to support member and family choices, and complete referrals for assessed or covered services.
Collaborate with community agencies to assist and support members and families in crisis.
Mentor and train new and existing team members in the unit.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Arizona State Retirement System participation and 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