CASE MANAGER-CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST

Join to apply for the CASE MANAGER-CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST role at State of Arizona 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the CASE MANAGER-CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST role at State of Arizona This job was posted by : For more information, please see: 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 every day.\ \ 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!\ \ Step Increases\ Child Safety Specialists are eligible for incremental pay increases as follows:\ \ Upon successful completion of the Arizona Department of Child Safety, 22 week CORE training program \$22.59/hour\ One year of Arizona Department of Child Safety Specialist service \$24.11/hour\ Two years of Arizona Department of Child Safety Specialist service \$25.96/hour\ Three years of Arizona Department of Child Safety Specialist service \$27.66/hour\ \ \ If youre good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If youre the best at what you do, come work at DCS! WHAT DOES A CASE MANAGER/CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST DO?** 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, 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 childs possessions when needed Managing cases throughout the respective county and assigned area Using a computer and the Departments Child Welfare Software Programs \ \ Alternative work hours may be required, including overtime, weekends and holidays. WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES ARE HELPFUL?** Knowledge of:\ Confidential principles; behavior modification, conflict resolution and counseling principles and techniques; intervention techniques; interviewing procedures; child development, family systems, family centered practice; behavioral indicators of mental health disturbance, impact of abuse and neglect, separation and loss issues and child welfare practices.\ Computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite); mobile devices, digital calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams).\ \ Skill in:\ Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; verbal and written communication; eliciting and gathering information; modeling professional behavior with clients; time management and multi-tasking; keen observation; sensitivity to needs, feelings and cultures; dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations; adaptability; and making independent decisions.\ \ Ability to:\ Complete work tasks thoroughly; lead, take responsibility; analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems; recognize and address su bstance abuse issues in adults and children and develop necessary intervention strategies; prepare detailed documentation of client and professional contact to ensure records are accurately conveyed and reported; and enter, retrieve and correct data in a computer-based system; and acquire and renew CPR Certification. 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 years of experience as a DCS Case Aide\ \ Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card\ \ Any employee operating Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Arizona by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Case Manager” roles. 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