CASE MANAGER
About the role
The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency dedicated to protecting and supporting the safety, well-being, and future of vulnerable children and families. We are hiring Case Managers/Child Safety Specialists in Avondale, Glendale, Peoria, and Phoenix, Arizona.
Responsibilities
- Work full-time, 40 hours a week on-site/in field; alternative work hours may be required
- Respond to allegations of child abuse or neglect
- Conduct interviews and assess child safety
- Work with families in their homes and in the community
- Cookordinate services and develop case plans
- Attend court hearings and prepare professional reports
- Transport children and support placement needs
- Manage cases throughout your assigned region
- Collaborate with courts, providers, and partner agencies
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree earned from an accredited institution (or 4 years as an Arizona Department of Child Safety Case Aide)
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory 39 month driving record
- The ability to obtain and maintain a valid Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Successfully complete the 22 weeks of in-person classroom and field training program
Requirements
- Knowledge Areas That Support Success:
- Counseling, conflict resolution, and intervention techniques
- Child development, family systems, and trauma-informed practice
- Confidentiality and ethical decision-making
- Behavioral indicators of abuse/neglect, separation, and loss
Benefits
Join us, and you’ll enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance options, a supportive retirement plan through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), 10 paid holidays annually and generous vacation and sick leave, Paid Parental Leave Program (must meet the criteria), higher education discounts, wellness programs, and professional growth and development opportunities.
Pay
Pay Rate Determination: Placement within the DCS Specialist step pay plan may include credit for qualifying years of service as an OCWI Investigator Senior, in addition to prior DCS Specialist experience, in accordance with agency policy.
Training
The CORE program includes seven weeks of classroom training within the 22-week program. Classroom sessions occur in one- to three-week blocks and are held in midtown Phoenix. Eligible hires receive hotel accommodations, as well as meal and mileage reimbursements during required in-person training.
Perks
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance options
- A supportive retirement plan through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- 10 paid holidays annually and generous vacation and sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave Program (must meet the criteria)
- Higher education discounts, wellness programs, and professional growth and development opportunities
Contact
If you have any further questions regarding the interview process, you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov.