ASSISTANT CASE MANAGER (CASE AIDE)

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 2,800 employees who share the common vision of ensuring children thrive in family environments free from abuse and neglect.

ASSISTANT CASE MANAGER (CASE AIDE)

Job Location :

1355 S. CLEARVIEW AVE

MESA, ARIZONA 85209

Posting Details :

Salary : $36, annual / $ hourly

Grade : 14

Closing Date : 9 / 4 / 2024

Work Schedule : Sunday to Thursday 11 : 00 a.m. - 8 : 00 p.m.

WHO ARE WE?

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 an Assistant Case Manager (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 four (4) years will be eligible to apply for a promotional opportunity to a DCS Specialist Trainee Position.

WHAT DOES AN ASSISTANT CASE MANAGER ( CASE AIDE) DO?

A DCS Assistant Case Manager (Case Aide) works in the field, in collaboration with the case management team, and provides a variety of services to families and children in various social service programs.

A day in the life of a DCS Assistant Case Manager (Case Aide) can look like :

• Assisting clients as outlined by the assigned case manager
• Providing services to individuals and families in various social service programs within the Department of Child Safety (DCS)
• Transporting clients as needed including handling and installing child safety seating
• Arranging client appointments
• Supervising visits between parents and children
• Referring clients to appropriate community resources.
• Participating in Foster Care Review Board meetings, court hearings and other meetings as required
• Documenting observations and interactions with clients in DCS case management system.
• Provides case management assistance and provides clerical support as needed.

Alternative work hours may be required, including overtime, weekends and holidays.

WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES ARE HELPFUL?

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.

SELECTIVE PREFERENCE :

The ideal candidate will have college experience with credit hours in child development, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social services, sociology or related field.

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE AN ASSISTANT CASE MANAGER(CASE AIDE)?

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Arizona issued driver’s license.
• Level one Fingerprint Clearance card - Arizona.

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 ).

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 :

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

THE STATE OF ARIZONA HAS EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND PERKS! WE OFFER :

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 Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster / adopted child (pilot program).
• Competitive health and dental insurance plans.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

We also offer optional employee benefits that include :

• Vision coverage.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Deferred compensation plans.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Employee wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

RETIREMENT :

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of state employment.