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Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit ; or click on the here to view 'Our DES' video. Come Join the DES Team

The DES, Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Child Support Services Unit Supervisor with the Child Support Compliance Team. This position is responsible for supervising a Child Support Services unit and working directly with clients and staff to enforce administrative and judicial orders to collect child support monies and distribute to appropriate parties.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Schedule and set workload priorities.
- Coach and mentor staff.
- Conduct timely performance evaluations and discipline of personnel within the assigned unit.
- Evaluate quality and timeliness of work product.
- Implement procedural changes and monitor efficiency.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of case-related activities.

Knowledge in:
- Strong understanding of principles and practices of leadership and team motivation.
- Federal, State and agency laws, regulations, rules and policies governing the appropriate work assignment.
- Administrative process for collecting child support payments; practices and procedures applicable to child support
enforcement activities.
- General knowledge of the legal system and related terminology.

Skills in:
- Applying effective leadership techniques; coaching and mentoring staff.
- Experience organizing work assignments to meet objectives and goals.
- Analyzing and recommending resolutions to problems.
- Excellent communication (both oral and written).
- Establishing interpersonal relationships with leadership, direct reports and internal/external customers.

Ability to:
- Learn the child support enforcement case management, policy and procedures.
- Independently supervise a team utilizing tools and concepts of Arizona Management System.
- Accurately analyze high volume of information, relevant legal and factual issues.
- Apply judgment in the determination and application of appropriate legal remedies.
- Organize and control long and short-term projects.
- Build collaborative relationships with others.
- Work with established guidelines and follow set policies and procedures as related to job duties to ensure
timeliness, data reliability and accuracy.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

- Experience in leadership, organizing/processing workflow.

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.
- Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
-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 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

• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years

• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly

• 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 full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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

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.