Arizona Department of Child Safety · 18 hours ago
Program Supervisor
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$31.68/hr - $31.68/hr
3+ years expThe Arizona Department of Child Safety is a social and human services agency focused on strengthening families and ensuring child safety. The Program Supervisor is responsible for managing the workflow of a unit of specialists and support staff engaged in child safety services, overseeing case management, staff training, and performance evaluations.
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Responsibilities
Directs, supervises and instructs direct reports according to department and regional policies pertaining to child protective services
Reviews work products and analyzes facts obtained by DCS specialists. Provides input on cases. Evaluates appropriateness of assessments and decisions made as well as intervention plans, case plans, progress, barriers, placement, services, visitation, etc. to ensure child safety and compliance
Interviews and trains staff within the unit. Develops work schedules
Meets monthly with employees to discuss performance. Completes employee evaluations. Initiates disciplinary actions, if necessary
Responds/resolves problems and questions presented by customers, case participants, internal DCS staff, and other stakeholders to address concerns involving policy, procedures and issues related to specific cases
Attends management staff meetings, training, professional seminars, conferences and participates in problem-solving/decision-making
Produces, utilizes and sends reports
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, AND three (3) years of experience with the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)
OR Master's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, AND two (2) years of combined experience in the DCS Specialist Trainee, DCS Specialist, DCS Program Specialist, Investigator Sr., or Assistant Manager role, AND Six (6) months of experience in a DCS Program Supervisor Special Assignment role
OR Master's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, AND two (2) years of combined experience in the DCS Specialist Trainee, DCS Specialist, DCS Program Specialist, Investigator Sr., or Assistant Manager role, AND one (1) year of professional-level supervisory experience
OR Master's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, AND five (5) years of combined experience with a Government or Tribal Child Welfare agency or an Arizona agency that specializes in child welfare practice
Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from the Central Registry
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Must be able to pass a DCS background check
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, and 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)
Preferred
Lateral Transfers will be given preference
Must be a current DCS employee
Must currently be in a Program Supervisor position for 12 consecutive months
Must be meeting expectations in current position (Performance Evaluation score of meets expectations on last evaluation), not currently under a Performance Improvement Plan or under review as part of a Memo of Concern
No discipline within the last 12 months
Benefits
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation that includes ten (10) holidays per year.
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed. foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Competitive health and dental insurance plans.
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Vision coverage.
Short-term disability insurance.
Deferred compensation plans.
Supplemental life insurance.
Employee wellness plans.
Bi-Lingual Stipend
Company
Arizona Department of Child Safety
Azdcs is a government organization providing child safety services, including child abuse reporting and youth support.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Barbara Corella
Chief Procurement Officer
Gillian Vanasse
Chief Operations Officer
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