Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $44,034.00 - $46,675.00

Grade: 18

Closing Date: August 22, 2023

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their full potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable? The Arizona Department of Economic Security (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 Habilitation Services Project Coordinator. 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.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Ensures applicants and certified service providers are in compliance with regulations.
• Issues certificates violations.
• Recommends investigates denial, suspension, complaints, and/or provides revocation advice
and of certification consultation.
• Requires interprets correction regulations of certification and policies.
• Conducts compliance audits and provides technical assistance to maintain compliance.
• Drives an automobile throughout the state to audit certification requirements.
• Interprets regulatory issues in response to inquiries from Department colleagues, applicants, certified service providers, the general public, and/or from other governmental entities including AHCCCS.
• Composes and/or produces correspondence. May write drafts of notices of violation.
• Verifies and/or maintains regulatory data utilizing various automation systems.
• Tracks compliance time frames and priority work by date using automated systems.
• Other duties as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
• Automation systems, including database management programs, word processing, and web-
based applications.
• Preparing written and/or automated reports and coordinate/schedule work load and paper flow.
• Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Regulatory process and functions.

Skills in:
• Data analysis, evaluation, and interpretation including researching and resolving problems.
• Interviewing to elicit information.
• Organizational and workload management.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal relations.

Ability to:
• Identify and analyze information gathered from studies and/or audits to produce reports.
• Communicate complex issues in a commonly understandable manner.
• Review procedures for process improvement.
• Be adaptable/flexible.

The Ideal candidate for this position will have:
• Applicants may not seek nor maintain a license or certification for any services regulated by the Office of Licensing, Certification and Regulation (OLCR), or seek or maintain secondary employment with any entity regulated by the Office of Licensing, Certification and Regulation (OLCR) during employment within the Office of Licensing, Certification and Regulation (OLCR).

• 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. 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. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• 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.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• 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
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Joseph Deserio at (480) 589 -4222 or JDeserio@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) 589 -4222 or JDeserio@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.