ADHSArizona Department of Health Services |
Arizona Community Protection & Treatment Center (ACPTC)
501 N 24th St Phoenix AZ 85008
Salary: $19.6397 Hourly
Work Options: In-Hospital Setting
Requisition Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Make An Impact With ADHS
Are you passionate about driving change and empowering communities AZDHS is seeking a dynamic Residential Program Specialist 1 to work at The Arizona Community Protection & Treatment Center (ACPTC) to provide direct care and ensure the safety custody and supervision of its residents. This role operates in a twenty four hour seven days a week controlled residential facility. Join a mission-driven team committed to addressing workforce needs and strengthening the Arizona Community Protection & Treatment Center.
Why ADHS
To Promote protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona.
A culture of collaboration innovation and impact.
Career development opportunities to help you grow.
What Youll Do
As a Residential Program Specialist 1 youll:
Work full-time 40 hours a week on-site
Perform entry level guidance consultation and program assignments in a timely manner.
Interact with residents compile information and prepare records and documents in the residents electronic health records
Assist in interactions involving discipline of residents and provide crisis intervention
Utilize Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) techniques implement crisis intervention and behavior managementprocedures when a resident is violent suicidal or has behavior difficulties
Escort and transport residents within the facility and into the community.
Participant in games sports and other recreational activities with the residents.
Provide care of residents through guidance of personal hygiene and receive requests to make personal telephone calls and visits from family.
Your Competencies and Skills
Were looking for someone who can:
Basic competency in providing direct care for daily living activities to include adaptive care techniques
Basic competency in crisis intervention and conflict resolution to include de-escalation techniques.
Basic competency in social perceptiveness and monitoring behaviors to include recognizing security risks
Basic documentation and record keeping skills
Basic program coordination skills to include activity planning and facilitation
Basic competency in group facilitation and managing group dynamics
Basic competency in security/safety management and protocols
What We Need From You
Required Qualifications:
Valid Drivers License
Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR and NVCI Certification
Possess a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or apply for one within seven (7) working days after beginning employment
Attend required training at start of employment
What Sets You Apart
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic competency in process/quality improvement methodologies
Basic competency with documentation and written record keeping skills
Basic competency in social perceptiveness applying regulations governing high security risk residents
Basic competency in the practices of patience perseverance and resilience
Active listening and adaptive communication and interpersonal skills
Basic competency in problem resolution to include decision making problem solving and judgement skills
Proficient competency in following directives
The Perks
Join us and youll enjoy:
Comprehensive medical dental and life insurance options
Supportive retirement plan through Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
10 paid holidays and generous vacation/sick leave
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave (pilot program)
Tuition reimbursement wellness plans and professional development
The State of Arizona please visit ourbenefits page.
Are You Ready to Make a Difference
Take the next step in your career and join a team thats transforming lives across Arizona.
Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!
For questions reach out to Jesse Cruz-Lopez at
Additional Details
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basisapply early to ensure consideration!
Travel within Arizona may be required for this role.
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.