CASE MANAGER 3 - TARGETED UNIT

Arizona Department of Administration•Casa Grande, AZ

1d•$53,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security’s Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking an experienced Case Manager 3 for its Targeted Unit in the Specialty District serving District East, located in Casa Grande, Arizona. The Division provides people with developmental disabilities and their families flexible, high-quality, member-driven services and supports that promote independent decision-making and community engagement. The Case Manager develops and monitors Person-Centered Service Plans, coordinates services and referrals, visits members in homes, schools, and program sites, and works with members, families, and community agencies. The position also maintains case records, prepares reports, attends meetings and training, may travel statewide, and acts as supervisor when the supervisor is absent. Applicants may not be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, have a principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement (or have a spouse or close family member with such an interest), or be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor. The position requires a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card, registry searches, background and reference checks, and successful completion of E-Verify. Driving on State business requires a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, required training, and acceptable driving records; employees using a personal vehicle for State business must maintain required liability insurance.

Requirements

Arizona Registered Nurse license in good standing, or a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, 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.
Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Human Services, 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 people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of HIPAA; community resources; medical and behavioral health issues and terminology; methods and procedures for developing Person-Centered Service Plans; relevant federal and state statutes and agency policies; and case-management principles and practices.
Skills in initiating, developing, and maintaining member service plans; interviewing, counseling, and interacting with members and families; and identifying and resolving problems.
Ability to work independently and on diverse teams, lead Support Coordinators when the supervisor is absent, maintain confidentiality, and drive a motor vehicle.
For driving on State business, maintain a current, unexpired, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, and pass required license-record checks; maintain an acceptable driving record. Employees using a personally owned vehicle for State business must maintain required liability insurance.
Hold a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued under Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968.
Undergo searches of the Department of Child Safety Central Registry and Adult Protective Services Registry.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent on completion of the required process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate restrictions.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Applicants must not be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, have a principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement or a spouse or close family member with such an interest, or be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Responsibilities

Drive to members’ homes, schools, and program sites to build relationships and discuss service needs and supports.
Develop, review, monitor, and evaluate Person-Centered Service Plans in accordance with mandated timelines; document progress and concerns and make appropriate community-agency referrals.
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.
Write comprehensive progress notes, maintain case records, prepare reports, and complete special projects as required.
Attend staffing, training, and other meetings, including meetings involving statewide travel; confer with the supervisor.
Act as supervisor in the supervisor’s absence and lead a team of Support Coordinators.

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