Dcs Case Aide - Ocwi

Arizona Department of Administration•Casa Grande, AZ

11d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully engage children and families to ensure safety, strengthen families, and achieve permanency. DCS has field office locations located throughout the state of Arizona, with its central office located in Downtown Phoenix. DCS employs over 2,800 employees who share the common vision of ensuring children thrive in family environments free from abuse and neglect. Under immediate to general supervision, this position provides a variety of services to families, children and adults in various social service programs in the Department of Child Safety (DCS). Duties include assisting individuals and families with application process, providing case management assistance to participants involved in DCS, as well as providing clerical support, as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of current state, federal and district laws and policies regarding child welfare services
Knowledge of resources available in the community that may be utilized on behalf of clients
Knowledge of policies, procedures and practices of court FCRB with regards to cases involving custody and placement of children
Knowledge of developmental and behavioral problems of children' cultural, environmental and community influences on the behavior and development of individuals
Skills in eliciting and gathering information
Skills in listening and providing supportive attention
Skills in managing own time and arranging work
Skills in verbal and written communication
Skills in interpersonal relationships
Ability to organize pertinent data in a logical, coherent manner
Ability to perform routine clerical functions such as reception, filing, mailing, data entry
Ability to prepare written reports in a prescribed format
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families
Ability to use computers and software
Ability to learn DCS policies and procedures
Ability to interact with professionals, e.g. psychologists, social workers, etc., on a daily basis
Must obtain and maintain clearance of the DCS Central Registry.
Must obtain and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Driver’s License Requirements.
Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintain valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Possess some college or university experience with some credit hours in child development, rehabilitation, social services, counseling, psychology, sociology or other related field.
Working in a child welfare environment indirectly or directly with clients.
The ideal candidate will also possess computer experience, which includes Windows applications.

Responsibilities

Provides one on one instructions to DCS clients on home arrangement and child development; refers clients to appropriate community resources; and assesses clients in regards to the needs and abilities as outlined by the case manager.
Transports/escorts clients to scheduled appointments and makes arrangements for appointments; documents and enters case notes into Guardian.
Conducts parenting skills training classes for DCS clients; and supervises visits among natural parents and children; documents and enters case notes into Guardian.
Refers clients to community organizations to increase self sufficiency; participates in Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) meetings, staffings, court hearings and other meetings as required; attends scheduled trainings.
Writes case dictation for case files; and meets with participants to monitor compliance and progress with case plans.
Participates in unit meetings.
Provides clerical support, as needed.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.