Arizona Department of Child Safety · 19 hours ago
DCS PROGRAM SPECIALIST - TDM FACILITATOR
Glendale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona’s children through prevention, services, and support. The TDM Facilitator engages families in facilitated discussions and decisions regarding the safety, stability, and permanency of a child at critical points in a case.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepares for, coordinates, and facilitates TDM meetings; schedules meetings based on the availability of the family and their supports; ensures fidelity to the TDM model by engaging participants, charting discussion, and documenting decision outcomes to ensure safety, stability, and permanency of a child; completes TDM summary report to distribute to meeting participants and upload into Guardian
Provides education to regional staff, contracted providers, and other community members regarding the TDM program and related policies and procedures; supports the training and mentoring of new facilitators through the on-boarding process; participates in continued training
Tracks and inputs TDM data; builds relationships with regional staff to understand the strengths and opportunities of the TDM service delivery within local offices; takes and/or communicates needed actions to address opportunities for improvement within the TDM program
Travels within region, county and state as needed to fulfill job functions
Qualification
Required
Master's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university OR Three (3) years of combined experience in any combination of DCS Specialist Trainee, DCS Specialist, or Investigator Senior roles
Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry
Must be able to secure and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
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
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
Knowledge of Federal and state laws/statutes related to child protection
Knowledge of State and department policies, procedures and standards related to child protection
Knowledge of SAFE AZ, Protective Factors Framework, and Practice Guidelines
Knowledge of family centered practice concepts
Knowledge of Arizona's Team Decision Making model
Knowledge of community resources available to support safety, stability and permanency
Knowledge of relevant computer software products such as Microsoft Office
Skill in engaging others in a group setting
Skill in written and verbal communication
Skill in facilitating group discussions and decisions
Skill in decision making and conflict resolution
Skill in applying the principles of safety science, and culture of safety
Skill in problem identification and solutions
Skill in creative and critical thinking
Ability to open discussions effectively, clarify the current situation, remain open to all perspectives
Ability to remain focused on resolutions and close the discussions with clear summaries
Ability to apply complex practice related circumstances to the SAFE AZ Model
Ability to create and foster a safe work culture
Ability to make independent decisions
Ability to work after hours and on weekends when needed
Ability to establish and maintain relationships
Preferred
Education or training in child welfare or social work
Demonstrate knowledge of Arizona's Team Decision Making (TDM) model
Be bilingual
Have the flexibility to travel as required to meet program needs
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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