Case Manager 3
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$ 52000 - 56000
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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
Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
290 E. La Canada Blvd Avondale AZ 85323
Salary: $52000 $56000
Grade: 18
Closing Date: April 25 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 who 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!
DES Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Case Manager 3. 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 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 not limited to:
Driving a vehicle to conduct onsite visits to members/families homes school and/or program sites to develop relationships and to discuss service needs and supports
Developing writing reviewing monitoring and evaluating Individual Support Plan (ISP) in accordance with mandated timelines and documenting individual progress and concerns and completing appropriate referrals to community agencies
Researching community for available resources to meet needs identified in ISP and to inform member of resource options
Facilitating meetings and program visits to assist with member/family choices; completing referrals for assessed/covered services
Collaborating with community agencies to provide assistance and support to members and families in crisis
Mentoring and training new and existing team members in the unit
Knowledge of:
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Methods procedures and techniques used in the development of Individual Support Plans
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
Skill in:
Oral and written communication
Initiating developing and maintaining member service plans
Interviewing counseling and interacting with members and family members
Problem identification and resolution
Ability to:
Maintain confidentiality
Work independently and within diverse teams
Lead a team of Case Managers and support staff in the absence of the supervisor
Drive a vehicle
N/A
Candidate must be an Arizona licensed Registered Nurse in good standing OR possess a Bachelor Degree in Social Work (SW) OR possess a Bachelors degree in 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). For Case Managers who will serve persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and determined to have an SMI the requirement is as follows: One 1 year of case management experience serving elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities AND Two 2 years of case management experience serving members determined to have an SMI
A Bachelors degree in Human Service 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 Associate degree in Human Service 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.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the abovementioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
Employees 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
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)
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 Pio Guillenor email
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 Pio Guillen ator Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
