Arizona Department of Child Safety · 15 hours ago
Human Services Specialist 3
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Arizona Department of Child Safety is a social and human services agency dedicated to strengthening families and ensuring the safety of children in Arizona. They are seeking a Human Services Specialist 3 who will be responsible for licensing foster homes and providing support to various agencies involved in foster and adoptive care.
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Responsibilities
Performs an administrative and substantive licensing reviews to include the OLR database application, all required documents, background checks, previous or current concerns, life safety inspection results and recommendations and compliance with rules and regulations
Reviews and composes correspondence to clients, contracted and non-contracted vendors, and other DCS staff to address inquiries or requests for information
Explains agency policies, procedures, and practices to applicants, clients, representatives of other agencies or outside individuals or groups, and to new hires
Makes recommendations to manager for adverse regulatory actions on a license. (example: Denial, suspension, revocation, provisional). Drafts denial letters
Maintains database and other reports to review licensing applications through completion of action. Travel may be required to perform duties
Processes initial, renewal and amendment applications within and associated requirements required time frames for licensing, utilizing the unit tools (checklist, application guide, rules and policies). Provides technical assistance and training to providers related to licensing statutes, rules, policies and procedures
Evaluates and assesses applicants for licensure and/or adverse regulatory actions, makes recommendations to manager as required. Enters all issued licenses into Department database
Attends a variety of meetings such as meetings with management, agency staff, coworkers. current or prospective licensees. etc
Other duties as assigned as related to the position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, social work, psychology, counseling or other related field with two years of licensing experience
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of these or related fields will substitute for one year of experience
Requires the possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment
Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training
Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintain valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration
Employees must also obtain and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and clear the DCS Central Registry
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
Knowledge of regulatory principles and practices, as well as Federal and State laws and regulations regarding licensing, renewal, and safety inspection requirements
Knowledge of DCS organizational structure and agency human resource policies and procedures
Knowledge of DCS Management system including Visual Management, problem solving techniques, and setting countermeasures
Excellent Organizational skills and workload management
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) that allows communication of complex regulatory issues in a clear, concise, and effective manner to licensing agency staff
Excellent interpersonal relations, including conflict resolution
Strong computer skills which include, but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Quick -Connect, Guardian, and database management software programs
Understanding and interpreting State and Federal laws and proposed legislation as pertains to DCS programs and services
Planning, organizing, and prioritizing work
Strong attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to mentor and guide staff
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues, staff, and other departments and the public at large
Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy in representing the Department
Ability to understand and address the concerns of individuals regulated by the Office of Licensing and Regulation
Ability to multi-task with accuracy
Ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written)
Ability to analyze complex problems or issues
Ability to interpret state and federal laws and rules
Ability to display sound judgment
Ability to work as a member of a team as well as independently
Ability to be flexible and adaptable
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement 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 3:42 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
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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