Dcs Prog Spv - TDM MW

Arizona Department of Administration•Avondale, AZ

1d•$65,900•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general guidance of the statewide Team Decision Making (TDM) Program Manager, the TDM Supervisor leads a unit of TDM Facilitators that serve the mission of DCS by engaging families in decisions about the safety, stability, and permanency of a child at critical points in a case.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal and State laws/Statues pertaining to Child Welfare programs.
Knowledge of Contemporary concepts and practices in Child Welfare programs, including TDM, strength based and family centered practices.
Knowledge of Safe AZ and the Protective Factors framework.
Experience facilitating TDMs and/or Supervisory experience.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Skill in applying the principles of safety science and supportive leadership.
Skill in interpersonal skills including the ability to adhere to fidelity of the TDM model screening questions and protocols even when it means constructively challenging and disagreeing with colleagues.
Skill in workload management and distribution.
Ability to supervise a unit within an assigned area.
Ability to travel statewide.
Ability to be available after hours and weekend to support staff and assist TDM’s when needed outside standard business hours.
Ability to conduct individual and group supervision hat focus on competence, coaching and skill building.
Ability to advocate for TDM fidelity in practice.
Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in social work or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of DCS experience in protective services and TDM experience, DCS Program Specialist experience or DCS Program Supervisor experience.
Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment.
Must be able to secure and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card.
Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from the Guardian Central Registry.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Preferred applicant will have successfully completed the following learning/training tracks: ADOA MANDATORY EMPLOYEE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, DCS MANDATORY EMPLOYEE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, DCS FIELD SPECIALIST MANDATORY LEARNING TRACK.

Responsibilities

Provides both individual and group supervision, observation, coaching and consultation to Team Decision Making (TDM) facilitators.
Ensure Facilitators demonstrate fidelity to the TDM model.
Foster skill building, professional growth and development of team members.
Work with peer-supervisors to calibrate the TDM service delivery across units.
Attend and participate in section and statewide TDM program meetings.
Serves as a representative of the TDM program at meetings and workgroups.
Manage Scheduling and delivery of TDM services to assigned offices.
Deliver training; ensure understanding of the TDM model, polices, procedures, and standards; conducts unit meetings.
Track, monitor and share data related to unit outcomes and service delivery; communicate needed actions for improvement within the TDM program.
Builds relationships with regional leader to understand the strength of the TDM service delivery within local offices.
Drives on state business.
Performs other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Benefits

Paid sick leave
Paid vacation that includes ten (10) holidays per year.
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed. foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Competitive health and dental insurance plans.
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Vision coverage.
Short-term disability insurance.
Deferred compensation plans.
Supplemental life insurance.
Employee wellness plans.
Bi-Lingual Stipend ($500 annual stipend paid in equal increments for eligible employees who successfully complete a language proficiency exam).