Arizona Department of Economic Security

Agency rules, regulations (including but not limited to Federal Title XIX ICF/IDD), policies, and procedures.. Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.. Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans. 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.

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona. DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. HABILITATION SUPERVISOR Job Location: Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) 2800 North Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona 85128 Posting Details: Salary: $43,680.00 - $47,840.00 Grade: 18 Closing Date: April 26, 2024 Job Summary: 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 that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES' video. Come join the DES Team! The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Caregiving Supervisor. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community. Under direct supervision, the Habilitation Supervisor is responsible for supervising and leading the Caregivers that they support by example. In addition to assisting members with their, daily needs and Individualized Support Plans (ISP). Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor. Job Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: <ul><li> Maintain compliance with required certification requirements & Managed Care surveys while ensuring staff are knowledgeable of & implement all federal and state regulations.</li><li> Models/monitors behaviors to ensure all staff provide consistently high quality of care for members (i.e. appropriate attire, skin & nail care, bathing & grooming, provision of a safe & hygienic environment, and treating members with dignity, respect and privacy).</li><li> Responsible for problem solving personnel issues, and for communicates pertinent information to employees as it relates to their job and the members in their care.</li><li> Performs supervisory duties including but not limited to completion of performance evaluations, approves employee timecard entries, facilitates staff meetings, communicates with employees on performance, competes work schedules to ensure there is adequate staffing levels at all times and ensures all daily documentation is completed (e.g. employee timecard entries, program data, treatment sheets, etc.).</li><li> Completes review of Client Incident Reports to ensure all information is accurate, complete with results received by the supervisor. Ensures calls are made to the administrator on the client incidents as required by policy (during the same shift that the incident occurred in).</li><li> Completes all other duties as assigned. </li></ul>Knowledge In Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): <ul><li> Agency rules, regulations (including but not limited to Federal Title XIX ICF/IDD), policies, and procedures.</li><li> Individual Support Plan (ISP) process and the specialized needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities.</li><li> Member's rights and advocacy.</li><li> Principles of applied behavioral management and positive behavioral supports.</li><li> Interdisciplinary process, supervisory principals, problem solving and various training strategies. </li></ul>Skills In <ul><li> Oral and written communication, listening, problem solving, teamwork and team building.</li><li> Multi-tasking, prioritizing, collecting data for member program planning and mathematical calculations.</li><li> Time management, motivation, interviewing potential candidates, and supervisory techniques.</li><li> Interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with members, representatives of other governmental and community organizations, and the public.</li><li> Coordinating and monitoring the implementations of prescribed therapeutic routines. </li></ul>Ability To <ul><li> Evaluate staff performance, resolve problems and promote good communication.</li><li> Manage emergency situations in an effective and professional manner.</li><li> Monitor the provision of care to individuals, including identifying problems and implementing solutions.</li><li> Manage a diverse group of staff to develop goals and teamwork within the shift to accomplish those goals. </li></ul>Selective Preference(s) The ideal candidate for this position will: <ul><li> Have the ability to read and write in English and at least 18 years of age.</li><li> Be willing to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary.</li><li> Have a High School or General Education diploma. </li></ul>Pre-Employment Requirements <ul><li> In-state travel is required. This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.). Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.</li><li> Employment may be contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.</li><li> Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-2758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.</li><li> Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.</li><li> All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). </li></ul>Benefits The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: <ul><li> Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans</li><li> Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans</li><li> 10 paid holidays per year</li><li> Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years</li><li> Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).</li><li> Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly</li><li> Deferred compensation plan</li><li> Wellness plans</li><li> Tuition Reimbursement</li><li> Stipend Opportunities</li><li> Infant at Work Program</li><li> Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy</li><li> Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities</li><li> Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance </li></ul>Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement 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. Contact Us For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us Johanna Valdiviezo at 480-919-6798 or jvaldiviezo@azdes.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 480-919-6798 or jvaldiviezo@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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