Case Manager 3 - Targeted Unit
Case Manager 3 - Targeted Unit
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$ 53000 - 55000
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families community organizations advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life.
CASE MANAGER 3 TARGETED UNIT
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Specialty District Serving District West and District Central
290 East La Canada Boulevard Avondale Arizona 85323
125 East Elliot Road Chandler Arizona 85225
Salary: $53000.00$55000.00
Grade: 18
Closing Date: April 17 2025
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service community and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit ; or click on the link here to view Our DES video. Come join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Case Manager 3 Targeted Unit in the Specialty District. 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 decisionmaking 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Drive a vehicle to conduct onsite visits to members homes schools and/or program sites to develop relationships and to discuss service needs and supports.
Develop review monitor and evaluate PersonCentered Service Plan (PCSP) in accordance with mandated. timeliness and document individual progress and concerns and complete appropriate referrals to community agencies.
Facilitate meetings and program visits to assist with member/family choices; Complete referrals for assessed/covered services.
Collaborate with community agencies to provide assistance and support to members and families in crisis.
Write comprehensive progress notes and maintain case records. Prepare a variety of reports and complete special projects as required. Attend staffing meetings training and other meetings (including statewide travel). Confer with supervisor. Act as Supervisor in Supervisors absence.
Knowledge in:
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Community resources medical and behavioral health issues and terminology.
Knowledge of methods procedures and techniques used in the development of PersonCentered Service Plan (PCSP).
Federal and State statutes and agency policies and procedures relating to the care and assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Principles and practices of case management.
Skills In:
Initiating developing and maintaining member service plans.
Interviewing counseling and interacting with members and family members.
Problem identification and resolution.
Ability to:
Work independently and within diverse work teams.
Lead a team of Support Coordinators in the absence of the supervisor.
Maintain confidentiality.
Drive a motor vehicle.
The ideal candidate for this position will have
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Candidate must be an Arizona licensed Registered Nurse in good standing OR possess a Bachelor Degree in Social Work (SW) OR Psychology Special Education or Counseling AND have at least one 1 year experience providing case management services to persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental illness (SMI); OR candidate must have a minimum of two 2 years experience providing case management services to persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental illness (SMI).
A Bachelors Degree in Human Services Behavioral Science or related field AND have at least one 1 year experience providing case management services to persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental illness (SMI) OR have at least three 3 years experience working with or for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to Drivers 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. (R210201.11.
Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 412758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46459.
Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the abovementioned process and the Agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Affordable medical dental life and shortterm disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and longterm disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the LongTerm Disability (LTD) program after a 27week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for lifelong income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of taxdeferred retirement investments.
On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans enrollment instructions submission deadlines and effective dates.
For questions about this career opportunity please contact Kari Nagler ator
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
