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

State of Arizona

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Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

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:
Address: 1355 S. CLEARVIEW AVE

MESA, ARIZONA 852019

Posting Details:

Salary:
$ hourly

Grade: 14

Closing Date: 4/24/2024

Work Schedule:
SUNDAY - 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
WHAT DOES AN ASSISTANT CASE MANAER( 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, SKIILS 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:
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.
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: _Driver's License Requirements._

THE STATE OF ARIZONA HAS EXCELLENT BENEFITS ANDPERKS 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 newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Competitive health and dental insurance plans.
Life insurance and longterm disability insurance.

We also offer optional employee benefits that include:

Vision coverage.
Shortterm disability insurance.
Deferred compensation plans.
Supplemental life insurance.
Employee wellness plans

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.
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