Human Services Specialist 2

2 weeks ago


Cottonwood, United States State of Arizona Full time

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
- Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. _
- DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona._
- DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life._

**HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALIST 2**

Job Location:
Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
1500 East Cherry Street, Cottonwood, Arizona 86326

Posting Details:
**Salary**: $50,150.05

Grade: 17

Closing Date: June 26, 2024

Job Summary:
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Human Services Specialist 2. The Human Services Specialist 2 serves members with developmental disabilities, e.g., Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, etc., by supporting them and their families to lead the healthiest, most self-sufficient and productive lives within their capabilities.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Job Duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Drive a vehicle to conduct onsite visits to members’ homes, schools and/or program sites to develop relationships and to discuss service needs and supports.
- Develop, write, review, monitor and evaluate Individual Support Plan (ISP) in accordance with mandated timeliness and document individual progress and concerns, and complete appropriate referrals to community agencies.
- Research community for available resources to meet needs identified in ISP and to inform member of resource options.
- Facilitate meetings and program visits to assist with member/family choices; Complete referrals for assessed/covered services.
- Collaborate with community agencies to provide assistance and support to members and families in crisis.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

- Knowledge of:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Medical and behavioral health issues and terminology.
- Methods, procedures, and techniques used in the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP).

Skill in:

- Oral and written communication.
- Developing, evaluating, and maintaining member service plans.
- Interviewing, counseling, and interacting with members and family members.
- Problem identification and resolution.

Ability to:

- Work independently and within diverse work teams.
- Document case files and information within required/mandated timelines.
- Maintain confidentiality.

Selective Preference(s):
N/A

Pre-Employment Requirements:
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
- Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-2758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
- As required by AHCCCS Contract No. YH6-0014, a Case Manager must be an Arizona licensed registered nurse in good standing OR possess a degree in social work OR possess a bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or counseling AND have at least one (1) year experience providing case management services to persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) OR have a minimum of two (2) years experience providing case management services to persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
- For case managers who will serve persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and have been determined to have an SMI the requirement is as follows:
1. One (1) year of case management experience serving the elderly and/or persons with physical or
developmental disabilities, AND
2. Two (2) years of case management experience serving members determined to have an SMI.
- Or in compliance with current AHCCCS Contract No. YH6-0014 contractual requirements.

**Benefits**:
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
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted chil



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