Arizona Department of Child Safety · 3 hours ago
Human Services Program Development Specialist
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Arizona Department of Child Safety is a social and human services agency dedicated to strengthening families and ensuring the safety of children. The Extended Foster Care Review Specialist is responsible for coordinating administrative reviews for young adults in extended foster care, ensuring they receive necessary support and services for a successful transition to adulthood.
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Responsibilities
Completes case reviews and meetings with young adults, young adult's supports, and DCS Specialists. Researches, analyzes, writes, updates, monitors, and coordinates information related to the review. Works on improvements and quality assurance processes for program
Compiles programmatic and fiscal requirements for assigned areas of responsibility, including preparing programmatic reports, and developing/monitoring goals, outcomes and benchmarks
Utilizes policies and procedures to support the program and improvement initiatives. Contributes and develops tools and practice guides that aid staff in the understanding and implementation of the program
Facilitates and/or participates in program-related meetings, committees, and work groups with internal/external stakeholders on practice improvement initiatives. Provides technical assistance to field/external staff to support best practice in the field and promote program development within the agency
Works collaboratively with federal and state evaluators for program, and serves as an advocate for the young adults and DCS Specialists in collaboration with outside stakeholders
Other duties as assigned as related to the position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, social work, psychology, counseling or other related fields with 3-5 years of experience working directly with young people in Arizona's foster care system (Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the above mentioned fields will substitute for one year of experience)
Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment
The ability to secure and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and the ability to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4:00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Paid Parental Leave pilot program
Company
Arizona Department of Child Safety
Azdcs is a government organization providing child safety services, including child abuse reporting and youth support.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Barbara Corella
Chief Procurement Officer
Gillian Vanasse
Chief Operations Officer
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