HABILITATION SERVICES PROJECT COORDINATOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Chandler, AZ

7d • $38,000 - $42,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Habilitation Service Project Coordinator. 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.

Requirements

• Federal and State laws, regulations, and policies governing/pertaining to individuals with developmental disabilities, Developmental Homes (Articles 10 and 11), Licensing, Foster Homes, and Fingerprinting (including but not limited to Arizona Administrative Codes, Arizona Revised Statues, and Regulatory Administrative Principles).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including to clearly convey complex regulatory issues in a concise and effective manner to affected individuals.
• Critical analysis of written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, facilitation of group interaction for staff members.
• Strong computer skills which include MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, database management software programs, and web-based applications such as Quick Connect.
• Reviewing, understanding, and interpreting Federal and State laws regarding the provisions of services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Organizational/workload management.
• Customer service.
• Formulate, interpret, and explain policies, rules, and regulations.
• Analyze information, identify problems, forecast consequences, and develop solutions.
• Make recommendations that are supported by licensing requirements of contractual mandates.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues, staff, other departments, and the public at large Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and professionalism when representing the department.
• Understand and address the concerns of individuals regulated by OLCR.

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Reviews, assesses, and determines completeness of licensing applications and home studies (process license applications within required time frames; assess the family's qualifications, fitness, and safety; ensure applications and home studies are in compliance with licensing regulations, statutes, and associated policy and procedures.
• Updates and inputs information to the electronic application system (Quick Connect).
• Makes recommendations in relation to licensure or denial of licensure.
• Provides technical and/or administrative assistance related to licensing rules.
• Completes special projects and any other job related duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed