CASE MANAGER UNIT SUPERVISOR

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. CASE MANAGER UNIT SUPERVISOR Job Location: Division of Developmental Disabilities; 1455 South Alvernon Way, Tucson, Arizona 85711; 400 West Congress, Tucson, Arizona 85701 Salary: $58,510.18 - $65,900.02 Grade: 19 Closing Date: 6/28/2026 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 who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Case Manager Unit Supervisor. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov or view the 'Our DES' video. Job Duties Supervises and directs work activities of subordinate staff; provides necessary training; provides technical advice and assistance to staff regarding development, implementation, or monitoring of member Individual Support Plans (ISP); completes performance evaluations. Reviews cases assigned to work unit; assesses needs and assigns cases to staff members; reviews Individual Support Plan developed by Case Manager to ensure member needs are met; ensures assignment area is completed within established timelines in compliance with quality standards. Attends and facilitates meetings, including staff meetings, district supervisory meetings, meetings with representatives of other governmental and community organizations, and district and statewide workgroups. Meets with subordinate staff to assist with identifying necessary changes and modifications to Individual Support Plans. Reviews, verifies, and authorizes expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints; prepares reports relating to cases assigned to the work unit; completes special projects as assigned, e.g., conducts unit, district, or statewide training as needed. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge: principles and practices of case management, methodology, procedures and techniques in development of Individual or Family Support Plans, Individual Service Plans, or Person-Centered Plans for people with developmental disabilities. Knowledge: crisis management. Knowledge: Federal and State Statutes, agency policies and procedures relating to the care and treatment of persons with developmental. Knowledge: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Skills: team building, workload management, leadership, problem identification and resolution. Ability: assess needs and determine suitability of Individual Family Support Plans/Individual Service Plans, teaching, coaching, training; analyze issues and develop positive solutions; supervise a unit of professional staff; maintain confidentiality. Pre-Employment Requirements An Arizona Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing OR possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work with a minimum of three (3) years case management experience OR possess a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, or Counseling, with a minimum of three (3) years’ case management experience and three (3) years of management experience. Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. 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. Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans. Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans. 10 paid holidays per year. Paid vacation and sick time. Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Deferred compensation plan. Wellness plans. Tuition Reimbursement. Stipend Opportunities. Infant at Work Program. Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy. Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities. 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 Brenda Simpson at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 Brenda Simpson at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona State Government