Program Supervisor
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DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY
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 Arizonas children through prevention services and support.
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Address: 1925 W. PINNACLE PEAK ROAD
PHOENIX ARIZONA 85027
(ONGOING)
Salary: $65900.0200 annual
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 4/22/2025
Under the direction of the Department of Child Safety Program Manager this position serves as a Supervisor and is responsible for managing the workflow of an Ongoing Unit of DCS Specialists Case Aides and support staff that are engaged in child safety services.
Directs supervises and instructs direct reports according to department and regional policies pertaining to child protective services.
Reviews work products and analyzes facts obtained by DCS specialists. Provides input on cases. Evaluates appropriateness of assessments and decisions made as well as intervention plans case plans progress barriers placement services visitation etc. to ensure child safety and compliance
Interviews and trains staff within the unit. Develops work schedules.
Meets monthly with employees to discuss performance. Completes employee evaluations. Initiates disciplinary actions if necessary.
Responds/resolves problems and questions presented by customers case participants internal DCS staff and other stakeholders to address concerns involving policy procedures and issues related to specific cases.
Attends management staff meetings training professional seminars conferences and participates in problemsolving/decisionmaking.
Produces utilizes and sends reports.
Other duties as assigned
Required Training:
DCS Specialist Training track classroom sessions unless this training has been completed within the previous two years
DCS Program Supervisor Training Track
Note: Training will be provided and Classroom sessions are provided in Phoenix.
Knowledge of:
Federal and State laws regulations and directives governing child protective services
Risk assessment practices and procedures
Principles and Practices of work leadership and management
Theories of personality development and adjustment
Policies and procedures of court systems
Community Resources
Skill in:
Verbal and written communication
Eliciting information through interviews
Establishing and maintaining work relationships with children their families and court representatives
Resolving problems
Delivering public speeches
Supervision techniques
Ability to:
Apply the principles and practices of work leadership and the DCS Management System.
Maintain professional boundaries
Lead by example
Work as a team member
Recognize employee strengths and development opportunities.
Prepare detailed documentation of parent child and professional contacts to ensure that the records accurately convey reported information and minimize misinterpretation.
Perform afterhour duties.
To learn policies and procedures of Guardian and automated systems
o Masters or Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university AND
o Three 3 years of experience with the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS).
OR
o Masters or Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
o Two 2 years of combined experience in the DCS Specialist Trainee DCS Specialist DCS Program Specialist Investigator Sr. or Assistant Manager role. AND
o Six 6 months of experience in a DCS Program Supervisor Special Assignment role.
OR
o Masters or Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university AND
o Two 2 years of combined experience in the DCS Specialist Trainee DCS Specialist DCS Program Specialist Investigator Sr. or Assistant Manager role. AND
o One 1 year of professionallevel supervisory experience.
Note: Request proof of professionallevel supervisory experience will be requested after candidate has been recommended for hire.
Professionallevel supervisory experience is defined as being responsible for managing personnel allocating resources conducting performance evaluations reviewing salaries and making personnel action recommendations
OR
o Masters or Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university AND
o Five 5 years of combined experience with a Government or Tribal Child Welfare agency or an Arizona agency that specializes in child welfare practice.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from the Guardian Central Registry.
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.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
As an employee of the Department of Child Safety you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that can become effective as soon as two weeks after starting!
Benefits include:
Paid sick leave.
Paid vacation that includes ten 10 holidays per year.
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Competitive health and dental insurance plans.
Life insurance and longterm disability insurance.
We also offer optional employee benefits that include:
Vision coverage.
Shortterm disability insurance.
Deferred compensation plans.
Supplemental life insurance.
Employee wellness plans.
Bilingual Stipend
In an effort to better serve our communities DCS offers a BiLingual Stipend to all interested and eligible DCS Employees who successfully complete a language proficiency exam. Qualifying employees will receive a $500 annual stipend paid in equal increments.
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
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of state employment.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contactingor by email at Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
