Assistant Case Manager-visitation - Tucson, United States - State of Arizona

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") - VISITATION


JOB LOCATION:

VARIOUS TUCSON OFFICE LOCATIONS

POSTING DETAILS:

Salary:
$17.3483/hour

Grade: 14

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 a 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 five (4) years will be eligible to apply for a promotional opportunity to a DCS Specialist Trainee Position ($21.70 hourly).

WHAT DOES A CASE AIDE -VISITATION DO?

A DCS Visitation Case Aide is responsible for safely escorting and/or transporting clients to Department of Child Safety's (DCS) visitation meetings and documenting observations.

A day in the life of a DCS Case Aide can look like:

• Supervising visitation meetings among clients (parents and children)
• Entering case notes into the computer-based Case Management System
• Driving on state business to transport children to appointments, etc.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

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.

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE A CASE AIDE?

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid issued driver's license.
• Level one Fingerprint Clearance card - Arizona.
• Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R
• Selected candidates must be able to pass a written exam, background investigation, Motor Vehicle Report check and DCS Center Registry check.

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.

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.
• 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

Bi-Lingual Stipend

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.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page


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

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


CONTACT US:

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting or by email at .GOV.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.