PROGRAM SPECIALIST - TEAM DECISION MAKING FACILITATOR

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$57,850 - $57,850•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona’s children through prevention, services, and support. Under the general guidance of the Team Decision Making (TDM) Supervisor, the TDM Facilitator engages families in facilitated discussions and decisions regarding the safety, stability, and permanency of a child at critical points in a case.

Requirements

Federal and state laws/statutes related to child protection
State and department policies, procedures and standards related to child protection
SAFE AZ, Protective Factors Framework, and Practice Guidelines
Family centered practice concepts
Arizona's Team Decision Making model
Community resources available to support safety, stability and permanency
Relevant computer software products such as Microsoft Office
Engaging others in a group setting
Written and verbal communication
Facilitating group discussions and decisions
Decision making and conflict resolution
Applying the principles of safety science, and culture of safety
Problem identification and solutions
Creative and critical thinking
Open discussions effectively, clarify the current situation, remain open to all perspectives
Remain focused on resolutions and close the discussions with clear summaries
Apply complex practice related circumstances to the SAFE AZ Model
Create and foster a safe work culture
Make independent decisions
Work after hours and on weekends when needed
Establish and maintain relationships
Travel Statewide
Master's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university OR Three (3) years of combined experience in any combination of DCS Specialist Trainee, DCS Specialist, or Investigator Senior roles.
Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed
Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry
Must be able to secure and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, and the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Education or training in child welfare or social work
Demonstrate knowledge of Arizona’s Team Decision Making (TDM) model
Bilingual
Flexibility to travel as required to meet program needs.

Responsibilities

Prepares for, coordinates, and facilitates TDM meetings; schedules meetings based on the availability of the family and their supports; ensures fidelity to the TDM model by engaging participants, charting discussion, and documenting decision outcomes to ensure safety, stability, and permanency of a child; completes TDM summary report to distribute to meeting participants and upload into Guardian.
Provides education to regional staff, contracted providers, and other community members regarding the TDM program and related policies and procedures; supports the training and mentoring of new facilitators through the on-boarding process; participates in continued training.
Tracks and inputs TDM data; builds relationships with regional staff to understand the strengths and opportunities of the TDM service delivery within local offices; takes and/or communicates needed actions to address opportunities for improvement within the TDM program.
Travels within region, county and state as needed to fulfill job functions.

Benefits

Paid sick leave.
Paid vacation that includes ten (10) holidays per year.
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Competitive health and dental insurance plans.
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Vision coverage.
Short-term disability insurance.
Deferred compensation plans.
Supplemental life insurance.
Employee wellness plans.
Bi-Lingual Stipend ($500 annual stipend paid in equal increments for qualifying employees who successfully complete a language proficiency exam).