Address: This position is located in the Tucson Metropolitan Area

Salary: $79,200.16 annually

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 8/10/2023

Under the direction of the Region Program Administrator, this position is responsible for managing supervisors and support staff engaged in providing child protective services. Ensures service delivery is performed in accordance with agency mission and vision. Resolves issues and concerns presented by subordinate staff, clients or others regarding work processes, policies and procedures. Evaluates progress toward case plan tasks, objectives and goals giving input and providing direction. Consults with DCS Unit supervisors and DCS Specialists regarding cases. Hires, evaluates and disciplines assigned staff.

- Manages, through subordinate supervisors, staff engaged in the provision of child welfare services through placement coordination
- Assists in the administration of DCS Child Welfare and Family Services Delivery System
- Assists in assessment of services provided and Kinship placements
- Reviews policy development and changes
- Develops and monitors purchase of service contracts
- Drives on state business
- Performs related work as required

Knowledge of:
- Federal and State laws, statutes pertaining to child welfare programs
- Supervisory techniques; management and leadership principles
- Contemporary concepts and practices in child welfare programs including strength-based family centered practices
- Policies and procedures established for the Juvenile Court system
- Community resources utilized in the provision of child welfare services
- Needs and responses of abandoned, neglected, abused and economically-deprived children
- Placement of children into appropriate out of home care settings
- Kinship and out of home care policies and procedures including State and Federal Laws

Skill in:
- Verbal and written communication
- Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers
- Utilizing statistical information to identify trends in case management
- Methods and techniques of conflict resolution in personal relations

Ability to:
- Assist the field staff in ensuring the safety of children in appropriate out of home care settings
- be available after business hours and on weekends to support staff with decisions relating to child safety

- Familiarity with automated case management systems/GUARDIAN
- Experience in Childs Safety Assessment/Strength and Risk Assessment (CSASRA).

Master's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of DCS Program Supervisor or (1) year DCS Program Supervisor Coach experience.

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.

Must be able to secure and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card.

Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from the CPS Central Registry.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

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).

As an employee of the Department of Child Safety you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that can become effective as soon as two weeks after starting!

Benefits include:
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation that includes ten (10) holidays per year.
- Competitive health and dental insurance plans.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
We also offer optional employee benefits that include:
- Vision coverage.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Deferred compensation plans.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Employee wellness plans

Bi-Lingual Stipend
In an effort to better serve our communities, DCS offers a Bi-Lingual Stipend to all interested and eligible DCS Employees who successfully complete a language proficiency exam. Qualifying employees will receive a $500 annual stipend paid in equal increments.

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-2903.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.