DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

Arizona State Veterans Home Tucson
555 East Ajo Way
Tucson Arizona 85713

Salary: $65000.00 to $68000.00 (DOE)

Grade: 20

Closing Date: May 29 2025

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive At the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS) we are committed to serving and honoring veterans service members and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime!

We are looking for a compassionate Social Services Supervisor.

Your rewards:
Incomparable Benefits: Our program provides the opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime.
Meaningful Work: Your dedication will directly enhance the lives of veterans and their family members providing them with the care and respect that they deserve.
Professional Growth: You will engage in continuous learning and improvement through the Arizona Management System (AMS).

Your contribution:
Outstanding Service: Provide the best assistance to veterans to improve their quality of life
Continuous Improvement: Participate in facility meetings training sessions and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
Team Collaboration: Work with other professionals to use your expertise while improving your knowledge skills and abilities

• Plans organizes and supervises the social services program of the Arizona State Veteran Home
• Ensures timely completion of assessments and documentation per federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures
• Ensures compliance with the PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) process
• Supervises subordinate staff to ensure the goals and objectives of the work unit are met
• Plans organizes assigns and reviews the work of the Social Services staff
• Reviews and evaluates job performance of staff through monthly 1 on 1 coaching sessions and annual performance appraisals
• Addresses staff problems and recommends disciplinary actions
• Interviews and selects staff
• Oversees clinically appropriate discharge planning to ensure it is safe and communicated effectively to all involved stakeholders
• Monitors Medicare notices to ensure timely delivery to beneficiaries per federal law
• Completes consults for referrals to specialist at the Veterans Administration (VA)
• Works with residents families and staff to ensure that veterans/members are treated in accordance with Residents Rights
• Assists in projecting department budget working within budget parameters and monitors expenditures
• Maintains a personal caseload of assigned veterans/members
• Attends and participates in various meetings and serves on committees

Knowledge of:

• Veterans Administration CMS and State regulatory standards
• Social Services programs and principles of social work
• Geriatric psychiatric issues
• Geriatric disease processes
• Side effects of psychotropic medications
• Physical and chemical restraints
• Community resources
• Governmental policies and programs that affect our clientele
• Longterm care billing standards
• MDS system

Skills in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Counseling
• Case management
• Resident assessment
• Developing care plans
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Supervision and management

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels
• Utilize the facilitys IT program and maintain and record assessments and care plans
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality

• Masters degree in social work
• One year of supervisory experience in a health care setting
• Experience in longterm care

• Active social work license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners upon placement into position
• Ability to obtain and retain a valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to drive a vehicle in the course of conducting State business and possession of a current valid stateissued drivers license
• Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last 6 months or a written statement from a physician physicians assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis if in the past has had a positive skin test or tuberculosis

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 Department of Veterans Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

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). Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Paul Sharp at or (602)for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.