Assistant Case Manager (Case Aide)
Job Location: 333 N. 8TH AVE., SAFFORD, AZ 85546. Salary: $17.34/hour. Grade: 14. Closing Date: 12/17/2025.
WHO ARE WE?
At the Arizona Department of Child Safety ("DCS"), we call ourselves "compassioneers" because everything we do is done with a compassionate heart. We work tirelessly to protect children, reunify families, ensure safe living environments and prevent unnecessary trauma. As an agency, we are proud to be a pillar of strength for our communities, and proud to do work each day that makes an impact on the world around us every day.
WHAT DOES AN ASSISTANT CASE MANAGER (CASE AIDE) DO?
A DCS Assistant Case Manager (Case Aide) works in the field, in collaboration with the case management team, and provides a variety of services to families and children in various social service programs.
- Assisting clients as outlined by the assigned case manager
- Providing services to individuals and families in various social service programs within the Department of Child Safety (DCS)
- Transporting clients as needed, including handling and installing child safety seating
- Arranging client appointments
- Supervising visits between parents and children
- Referring clients to appropriate community resources
- Participating in Foster Care Review Board meetings, court hearings and other meetings as required
- Documenting observations and interactions with clients in DCS case management system
- Providing case management assistance and providing clerical support as needed
Alternative work hours may be required, including overtime, weekends and holidays.
WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES ARE HELPFUL?
Knowledge of:
- Computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite), mobile devices, digital calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams)
Skill in:
- Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
- General clerical functions such as data entry and filling
- Verbal and written communication
- Eliciting and gathering information
- Modeling professional behavior with clients
- Time management and multi‑tasking
- Observation
Ability to:
- Gain knowledge of human and social services information
- Understand and adhere to related State, Federal and local laws, as well as DCS policies and procedures
- Comply with casework principles and practices
- Comprehend and follow moderately complex written and oral instructions
- Organize data in a logical and coherent manner
- Prepare written reports accurately in a prescribed format
- Actively listen and provide supportive attention to clients
- Acquire and renew CPR certification
SELECTIVE PREFERENCE
- The ideal candidate will have college experience with credit hours in child development, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social services, sociology or related field.
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE AN ASSISTANT CASE MANAGER (CASE AIDE)?
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Arizona driver’s license
- Must obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Pass a background investigation and DCS Central Registry check
- Maintain acceptable driving records and complete required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2‑10‑207.12)
- Position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job; comply with Driver’s License Requirements
THE STATE OF ARIZONA HAS EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND PERKS! WE OFFER:
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation, including ten (10) holidays per year
- Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks per year 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: $500 annual stipend paid in equal increments
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program.
RETIREMENT
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Participation may begin immediately (if you were a previous member) or upon your 27th week of employment (if you have never been an ASRS member previously).
EEO STATEMENTS
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602‑255‑3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. 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.
CONTACT US
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602‑255‑3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.