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 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. CASE MANAGER-CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST JOB LOCATION: 663 W. Main Street, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Our Casa Grande office services surrounding cities such as Marana, Maricopa, Florence, Coolidge, Eloy, Arizona City. Posting Details Salary: $21.7068 Grade: 17; Position Closes 9/30/2024; Applications Reviewed Daily 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. Becoming a Child Safety Specialist 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 WHAT DOES A CASE MANAGER/CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST DO? Skills A Child Safety Specialist offers valuable support and assistance to children and families in need. This role requires strong time management and critical thinking skills. A Child Safety Specialist assesses child safety and risk while working with families, agencies, and the courts for case planning. This is a fast-paced environment, which requires organization and a high degree of expertise and skill in maintaining established quality and accuracy in work assignments. The essential job functions of a DCS Specialist include, but are not limited to: Responding to reported allegations of child abuse and/or neglect Assessing child safety and risk Conducting interviews and gathering information Making in-and-out of home contacts with families and children Attending Court hearings Preparing case plans and conducting case plan staffing Authoring professional reports and filling out documentation Coordinating and monitoring services Placing children, transporting children, and moving a child’s possessions when needed Managing cases throughout the respective county and assigned area Using a computer and the Department’s Child Welfare Software Programs WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE A CASE MANAGER/CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST? Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university - must provide awarded transcripts to confirm degree, OR four (4) years of experience as a DCS Case Aide Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card 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. During the first 22 weeks of employment required in-person training in Midtown Phoenix involving overnight stays, if necessary, every other week. THE STATE OF ARIZONA HAS EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER: Paid sick leave Paid annual leave Ten paid holidays per calendar year Health, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Arizona State Retirement System Savings (ASRS) Employee and Dependent Life insurance Long-term and short-term disability insurance Deferred compensation plans Wellness incentive program Employee discount program for higher education, products, and services Education Savings – AZ529 Employee Assistance Program Contact Us Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADAAZDCS.GOV. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Should 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 recruitingazdcs.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. J-18808-Ljbffr