CASE MANAGER UNIT SUPERVISOR

Arizona Department of Administration•Avondale, AZ

About The Position

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov [https://des.az.gov/], or click on the link here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nik5MiXqOV8] to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team! 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 Unit Supervisor. 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. 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 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 Federal and State Statues, agency policies and procedures relating to the care and treatment of persons with developmental disabilities; agency personnel rules and practices
Knowledge of Principles and practices of case management, methodology, procedures, and techniques in development of Individual or Family Support Plans, Individual Service Plans, or Person-Centered Plans for people with developmental disabilities
Knowledge of Crisis management
Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Skill in Oral and written communication
Skill in Leadership and team building
Skill in Workload management
Skill in Problem identification and resolution
Ability to Assess needs and determine suitability of Individual Family Support Plans/Individual • Service Plans, teaching, and coaching/training; analyze issues and develop positive solutions
Ability to Utilize a computer including the use of Microsoft Office and various internet/intranet-based programs
Ability to Supervise a unit of professional staff
Ability to Maintain confidentiality
Case Manager Supervisor must be an Arizona Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing OR possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work with a minimum of three (3) years case management experience OR possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Special Education, or Counseling, with a minimum of three (3) years of case management experience and three (3) years of management experience
Employees 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 the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions
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
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Responsibilities

Supervising and directing work activities of subordinate staff; providing necessary training; providing technical advice and assistance to staff regarding development, implementation, or monitoring of member Individual Support Plans (ISP); completing performance evaluations
Reviewing cases assigned to work unit; assessing needs and assigning cases to staff members; reviewing Individual Support Plan developed by Case Manager to ensure member needs are met; ensuring assignment area is completed within established timelines in compliance with quality standards
Meeting with subordinate staff to assist with identifying necessary changes and modifications to Individual Support Plans
Reviewing, verifying, and authorizing expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints; preparing reports relating to cases assigned to the work unit; completing special projects as assigned, e.g., conducting unit, district, or statewide training as needed

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