NETWORK COORDINATOR

Arizona Department of Administration•Chandler, AZ

3d•$43,000 - $45,000•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 Network 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. Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Requirements

Working knowledge of people with developmental disabilities.
Community resources.
Basic principles and practices of Case Management.
Google Suite, Outlook, Excel, etc.
Oral and written communication.
Interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with members and representatives of other governmental and community organizations and the public.
Researching and applying laws, rules, policies and procedures and directives and monitoring and evaluating services.
Organize information quickly and logically and remain flexible as priorities change.
Adapt and be sensitive to cultural diversity.
Maintain and display a professional demeanor.
Develop and maintain provider file documentation.
Establish professional relationships with Qualified Vendors.
Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to Driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operated a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) (R2-10-201.11).
Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must 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

Recruitment, certification, training and oversight/monitoring of Qualified Vendors. Maintain a provider directory for the district. Maintain and track training requirement renewal for Qualified Vendors.
Provide technical assistance to Qualified Vendors related to strategies/progress reporting requirements. Review billing practices, employee files and policy of Qualified Vendors as directed by Network Supervisor. Provide technical assistance as needed to Qualified Vendors on billing practices.
Use FOCUS to complete a data sheet and develop databases and methods for tracking in order to solve issues.
Assist support coordination as needed with identification of potential Qualified Vendor providers (vendor calls/ direct referrals) or other resources for identified needs.
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