Case Manager 2 - Phoenix, United States - State of Arizona

State of Arizona

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Phoenix, United States

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Description

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. _
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona._
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life._

CASE MANAGER - ELIGIBILITY

Job Location:

Address:
Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
11420 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85029

Posting Details:

Salary:
$40,424.38

Grade: 17

Closing Date:
June 13, 2024

Job Summary:

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Case Manager 2.

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 spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust.

Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces.

All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Conducts eligibility interviews; reviews eligibility referral/redetermination; tracks redetermination; compiles information regarding eligibility determination/redetermination from a variety of sources in order to make recommendations on DDD eligibility determinations.
Writes comprehensive progress notes, setsup new member files and reviews documentation, makes eligibility determinations, researches disability diagnoses.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

Federal and State statutes and agency policies and procedures relating to the care and assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Principles and practices of case management.
Medical and behavioral health issues and terminology.
Principles of applied behavioral interventions.
Child development and human development principles.

Skills In:

Developing, evaluating, and maintaining member eligibility plans.
Interviewing, counseling, and interacting with members and family members.
Conducting needs assessments.
Interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with members, representatives of other governmental and community organizations, and the public.
Coordinate and facilitate eligibility interviews as needed.

Ability to:

Work independently and within diverse work teams.
Organize and manage eligibility case load.
Document files and information within the required/mandated timelines.
Maintain confidentiality.

Selective Preference(s):

One (1) year as a Human Service Specialist I in Arizona State Service OR
A Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above mentioned process and the Agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

Benefits:

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 longterm disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
By providing the option of a fulltime or p