Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007

Salary: $46000.00 - $51000.00

Grade: 19

Closing Date: June 14 2026

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The Department of Economic Security Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Network Program Coordinator. 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 decision-making 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 a 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 are not limited to:
Collaborates with AHCCCS AdSS health plans Division entities and other stakeholders in developing tools and resources for statewide initiatives and deliverables. Reviews & evaluates documents reports contracts and other network related documents.
Participates in meetings with AHCCCS AdSS health plans qualified vendors and other external entities. Conducts public speaking presentations as assigned. Assists with the completion of all AHCCCS and Network deliverables and ensures they are accurate and timely.
Updates policies procedures standard work and other written documents in the Network area. Develops informational and recruitment resource materials. Provides public commentary on policies. Participates and facilitates work groups. Attends and participates in meetings. Completes other related projects.
Assists with the development of the Network Development and Management Plan Workforce Development Plan Network Development and Recruitment Plans identified goals strategies and evaluations. Monitors methods with approval of the Network Manager and Network Administrator.
Completes monthly and weekly Scorecard Metrics for the Network Area requirements. Creates documents for the weekly huddles. Maintains weekly Project Board. Reviews and analyzes various informational data related to the provision of professional services to determine Network sufficiency statewide. Identifies geographical areas of the State requiring Network development.

Knowledge in:
Federal and State Statutes and agency policies and procedures relating to the care and treatment of persons with developmental disabilities.
DDD contract compliance; Title XIX Arizona.
Arizona Long Term Care Services; Qualified Vendor Application Contract Process.
AHCCCS Contract and Acute Care Health Plans; AHCCCS Policies and Procedures .
ALTCS Workforce; ALTCS Policy and Procedures .

Skills in:
Highly skilled in oral and written communication.
Proficient use of computers (e.g. Google Work Space Microsoft Office Suite databases etc) .
Organization and Time Management.
Self Starter/Highly motivated.

Ability to:
Use computer systems at an intermediate or above level (i.e. Excel Word and Power-point).
Perform statistical analysis and create reports; Work independently with little to no supervision.
Complete extensive research; Analyze interpret and report data trends.
Work on multiple projects at a time; Work with diverse groups of people at different levels.
Work in a dynamic team environment that allows incumbent to be responsive to changing goals and priorities.
Speak and present at various group level meetings; Development of policies and procedures.
Maintain professional boundaries.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Bachelors degree in social work education liberal arts early childhood business or related field is preferred.
Experience working with Qualified Vendor Application Process ALTCS and AHCCCS Contract and Acute Care Health Plans.
Three (3) years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

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. 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 operated a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) (R.11).
Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave 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 Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred 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 Shobana Jeyaraj at or

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 or Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.