DCS Stabilization Specialist - East Valley (8513)

Terros Health • Phoenix, AZ

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and challenging opportunity for a DCS Stabilization Specialist, Full-Time. The DCS Stabilization Specialist assist foster care families and qualified residential treatment program (QRTP) to reduce the number of crises that may jeopardize a child's placement. The ideal individual will be innovative, and enjoy a high level of interaction with others. If you’re a focused, resourceful individual with a high level of integrity this may be just the opportunity you’ve been seeking. Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. For more than five decades, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need. If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply! HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING Terros Health is looking for a professional and energetic DCS Stabilization Specialist, for the East Valley! Full-Time 40 hours Shift: Monday - Friday 9:30am-6:00pm GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience Preferred DCS experience Bilingual in Spanish is a PLUS (Additional Language Differential is Available)

Requirements

• GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience, or an associate’s degree in the behavioral health field, or Bachelor’s degree in the field of behavioral health or Bachelor’s degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and one (1) year of behavioral health experience.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license
• 21 years of age
• Minimum 4 years driving experience
• Meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy.
• Must have or be able to attain CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days of assuming role.
• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
• Must pass background check, TB test and other pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred DCS experience
• Bilingual in Spanish is a PLUS

Responsibilities

• Completing weekly planned interventions
• Attend CFT’s as scheduled
• Responding to crisis calls aimed to support individuals in DCS custody at risk of disruption, and support their families and caregivers.
• Assist with developing: individual service plans, emergency contact sheet and at risk crisis plans.
• Utilize person centered planning; positive behavior support and Love and Logic parenting techniques.
• Complete a written assessment and document all coordination of care services.
• Upon receiving a new referral, contact the placement within 24 hours and the DCS Case manager within 48 hours.
• Actively fosters positive relationship with key stakeholders including families, DCS, RBHA, QSPs and others as evidenced by attending meetings and other events when required.
• Meet with foster care families and GHs as necessary to develop rapport, trust and understanding of particular family dynamics.
• Works collaboratively with Child and Family Team to develop crisis prevention plans.
• Provide support, education and recommendations to foster care families and QRTPs to help them understand the possible causes of crises and what approaches would be helpful to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
• 401(k) with a company match
• Interest free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Wellness program
• Pet Insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
• Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts
• Bilingual pay differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED