Case Aide - Visitation
Case Aide - Visitation
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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 engage children and families to ensure safety strengthen families and achieve permanency. DCS has field office locations located throughout the state of Arizona with its central office located in Downtown Phoenix. DCS employs over 2800 employees who share the common vision of ensuring children thrive in family environments free from abuse and neglect.
ASSISTANT CASE MANAGER-VISITATION
2750 S. 4th Avenue
Tucson AZ 85713
Salary: $17.3484/hour Grade: 14
Open until filled; applications reviewed daily
At the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) we call ourselves compassioneers because everything we do is done with a compassionate heart. We work tirelessly to protect children reunify families ensure safe living environments and prevent unnecessary trauma. As an agency we are proud to be a pillar of strength for our communities and proud to do work each day that makes an impact on the world around us every day.
Becoming a Case Aide at DCS can be a life-changing event! If you have a passion to work with children and families DCS is the place for you.
Together we can make a difference through service!
Candidates who are successfully employed as Case Aide for five (4) years will be eligible to apply for a promotional opportunity to a DCS Specialist Trainee Position ($21.70 hourly).
A DCS Visitation Case Aide is responsible for safely escorting and/or transporting clients to Department of Child Safetys (DCS) visitation meetings and documenting observations.
A day in the life of a DCS Case Aide can look like:
- Supervising visitation meetings among clients (parents and children)
- Entering case notes into the computer-based Case Management System
- Driving on state business to transport children to appointments etc.
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Alternative work hours may be required including overtime weekends and holidays.
Knowledge of:
Computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite) mobile devices digital calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams).
Skill in:
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; general clerical functions such as data entry and filling; verbal and written communication; eliciting and gathering information; modeling professional behavior with clients; time management and multi-tasking; and observation.
Ability to:
Gain knowledge on information regarding human and social services; understand and adhere to related State Federal and local laws as well as DCS policies and procedures; comply with casework principles and practices; comprehend and follow moderately complex written and oral instructions; organize data in a logical and coherent manner; prepare written reports accurately in a prescribed format; actively listen and provide supportive attention to clients; acquire and renew CPR Certification.
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid issued drivers license.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate 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 operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11)
- Selected candidates must be able to pass a written exam background investigation Motor Vehicle Report check and DCS Center Registry 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 (E-Verify).
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!
- Paid sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave (must meet criteria)
- Paid annual leave
- Ten paid holidays per calendar year
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Arizona State Retirement System Savings (ASRS)
- Employee and Dependent Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Deferred compensation plans
- Wellness incentive program
- Employee discount program for higher education products and services
- Education Savings AZ529
- Employee Assistance Program
Bi-Lingual Stipend
In an effort to better serve our communities DCS offers a Bi-Lingual 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.
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 contacting or 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
