RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SPCT ($5,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Summary

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes, protects, and improves the health and wellness of Arizona's Children, adults, and communities. They are seeking a dynamic Residential Program Specialist 1 to work at The Arizona Community Protection & Treatment Center (ACPTC).

About the Role

This role operates in a twenty-four hour, seven days a week controlled residential facility. The Residential Program Specialist 1 will provide direct care, ensure the safety, custody, and supervision of residents, and perform entry-level guidance, consultation, and program assignments.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time, 40 hours a week on-site
• Perform entry-level guidance, consultation, and program assignments in a timely manner
• Interact with residents, compile information, and prepare records and documents in the resident's electronic health records
• Aid in interactions involving discipline of residents and provide crisis intervention
• Utilize Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) techniques, implement crisis intervention and behavior management procedures when a resident is violent, suicidal, or has behavior difficulties
• Escort and transport residents within the facility and into the community
• Participate in games, sports, and other recreational activities with the residents
• Provide care of residents through guidance of personal hygiene and receive requests to make personal telephone calls and visits from family

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR and NVCI Certification
• Possess a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or apply for one within seven (7) working days after beginning employment
• Attend required training at start of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic competency in process/quality improvement methodologies
• Basic competency with documentation and written record keeping skills
• Basic competency in social perceptiveness, applying regulations governing high security risk residents
• Basic competency in the practices of patience, perseverance, and resilience
• Active listening and adaptive communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient competency in following directives

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance options
• Supportive retirement plan through Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Up to 10 paid holidays and generous vacation/sick leave
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave (pilot program)
• Tuition reimbursement, wellness plans, and professional development

Additional Details

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply early to ensure consideration! Travel within Arizona may be required for this role.