Program Project Specialist 2
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ARIZONA 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 PROJECT SPECIALIST 2
1450 S. EASTSIDE LOOP
TUCSON ARIZONA 85710
Grade: 19
Salary: $21.9450 hourly
Closing Date: 5/6/2025
This position performs a variety of complex administrative tasks related to court and tracking regional data for the Program Administrator and Executive Staff Assistant.
Receive and forward Juvenile Dependency Court Minute Entries for field staff. Research Minute Enter requests from field staff using the Agave court record system. Track court hearing data. Track Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) hearing and attendance data. Confirm monthly FCRB hearing schedules for all field staff. Update the Court Disclosure Cover sheet for field staff. Train new staff on the disclosure process.
Gather compile and distribute information extracted from different data sources. Create and use complex spreadsheets to track regional data; process adherence field staff overtime hours field staff training compliance Supervised Visitation only (SVO) wait list. Unusual Incident Reports Case Aide and Visitation Aide hours field (in training) staff capacity. Create complex spreadsheets for use by other administrative staff fleet human resources and procurement resources.
Monitor and respond to requests in regional administrative email boxes; court information Program Administrator authorizations and approvals related to client and employee travel adoption rural office oncall time tracking client transport. Make travel requests complete travel reports monitor and confirm billing accounts for corrections facility parent/child visitation.
Assist PA with special projects
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of administration and management
Computer files and techniques appropriate to individual systems
Business English spelling and math
Methods/practices in researching files (paper and computer) to retrieve and update information
Basic office and clerical procedures
Preparation of written correspondence including style and formatting requirements
File management practices
Microsoft Office including Excel Outlook and Word.
Skill in:
Prioritizing tasks in order of importance deadlines and urgent requests
Eliciting and gathering information
Listening and providing supportive attention
Time management
Verbal and written communication
Utilizing Excel spreadsheets.
Ability to:
Adapt to a fastpaced environment
Work independently with minimal supervision
Track data
Plan analyze coordinate activities and establish priorities
Administrative experience is preferred but not required
Valid Arizona drivers license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Selected candidates must be able to pass a background investigation and DCS Central Registry check.
Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R210207.12.
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 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:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
