Developmental Home Program (DHP) Licensing Specialist
About The Position
This position serves Yavapai County, Arizona, and works closely with the DHP Statewide Supervisor on operations of the Child and Adult Developmental Homes (CDH/ADH) program. The role supports timely reporting, family monitoring, and consistent application of Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) requirements to maintain program integrity and compliance across an assigned caseload. The Licensing Specialist monitors homes licensed under Articles 10 and 11, including through home visits one or two times monthly, amendments, and annual renewals. The role also advocates for members by ensuring Article 9 requirements are maintained for individuals receiving DES/DDD services in an HRT Child or Adult Developmental Home or a licensed foster home with a DD Certification. The specialist writes Behavior Treatment Plans when required by Article 9 and attends annual PRC meetings. This position carries a caseload.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field and five years of experience with developmental disabilities, child welfare services, and/or social services; or ten years of experience with developmental disabilities if no degree is achieved.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid unrestricted Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Meet requirements to be a safe transporter and driver.
- Current Arizona State Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
- Personal vehicle liability insurance and vehicle registration as required.
- Pass a Department of Economic Security clearance with no substantiated reports.
- Obtain and maintain Article 9 instructor certification.
- When required, pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, and, if requested, a physical exam.
- Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
- Comfortable traveling in Northern Arizona.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the DHP Statewide Supervisor regarding operations of the CDH/ADH program.
- Ensure reports are timely and monitor families within the assigned caseload.
- Support consistency and knowledge of DDD requirements to maintain program integrity and compliance.
- Monitor homes licensed under Articles 10 and 11 to ensure licensing regulations are met.
- Conduct licensing monitoring activities, including home visits one or two times monthly, amendments, and annual renewals.
- Advocate for members by assuring Article 9 requirements are maintained for individuals receiving DES/DDD services in covered developmental or licensed foster homes.
- Write Behavior Treatment Plans as required by Article 9.
- Attend annual PRC meetings.
- Manage an assigned caseload.
Benefits
- Paid vacation days that increase with tenure for full-time employees.
- Separate sick leave that rolls over each year, up to 10.
- Paid holidays for full-time employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan options.
- DailyPay access to daily earnings before payday.
- Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements.
- 401(k).
- Free licensure supervision.
- Pet insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment through Perks @Pathways.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Cellphone stipend.
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Job Type
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