HABILITATION SERVICES PROJECT COORDINATOR
About The Position
The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) as a Habilitation Services Project Coordinator. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member-driven, offering opportunities for independent decision-making and community engagement. Applicants cannot be licensed or certified by DDD, have a principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, or be employed by a DDD Qualified Vendor. This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona, based on business needs and performance. The State of Arizona promotes a work culture of flexibility, autonomy, and trust, with many employees participating in the Remote Work Program.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of people with developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., and the Google Suite (Calendar, Meet, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms).
- Skills in interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with members and representatives of other governmental and community organizations and the public.
- Skills in researching and applying laws, rules, policies and procedures, and directives, and monitoring and evaluating services.
- Skills in oral and written communication.
- Ability to organize information quickly and logically, and remain flexible as priorities change.
- Ability to adapt and be sensitive to cultural diversity.
- Ability to maintain and display a professional demeanor.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of personalities and team members.
- Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license if driving or using a vehicle is an essential function.
- Must complete all required driver training and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks.
- Must maintain acceptable driving records.
- Must maintain the statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business.
- Successfully pass background and reference check.
- Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct new provider orientation and Provider meetings as requested.
- Provide technical assistance to Qualified Vendors on the Program Management and Service Level detail section of the Request for Qualified Vendor Agreement (RFQVA) through Application Approval.
- Develop databases and methods for tracking recruitment efforts and technical assistance provided to New and existing Qualified Vendors.
- Other duties as assigned, as related to the position.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
