CASE MANAGER-CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST

State of Arizona; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incremental pay increases

Opportunity for service-related benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A governmental agency is seeking a passionate Case Manager-Child Safety Specialist in Arizona. This role involves assessing child safety, conducting interviews, and preparing case documentation. Ideal candidates will possess strong critical thinking skills and have a degree or related experience. The position offers competitive pay with opportunities for incremental increases based on service duration, and applicants must be able to obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and family systems.
• Ability to manage high-stress situations calmly.
• Proficiency in documentation and data management.

Responsibilities

• Assess child safety and risk in various environments.
• Conduct interviews and gather necessary information.
• Attend court hearings and prepare professional reports.
• Coordinate and monitor services for families.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Interpersonal relationships

Verbal communication

Written communication

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited college

4 years as a DCS Case Aide

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Digital calendars (Outlook)

Video conferencing (Microsoft Teams)

Job description

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This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more

information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7099279

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.\

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Becoming a Child Safety Specialist can be a life-changing event! If you

have a passion to work with children and families, DCS is the place for

you.\

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Together we can make a difference through service!\

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Step Increases\

Child Safety Specialists are eligible for incremental pay increases as

follows:\

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Upon successful completion of the Arizona Department of Child Safety, 22

week CORE training program \$22.59/hour\

One year of Arizona Department of Child Safety Specialist service

\$24.11/hour\

Two years of Arizona Department of Child Safety Specialist service

\$25.96/hour\

Three years of Arizona Department of Child Safety Specialist service

\$27.66/hour\

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If youre good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If youre the best

at what you do, come work at DCS!

• WHAT DOES A CASE MANAGER/CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST DO?**
  
  

A Child Safety Specialist offers valuable support and assistance to

children and families in need. This role requires strong time management

and critical thinking skills. A Child Safety Specialist assesses child

safety and risk while working with families, agencies and the courts for

case planning. This is a fast-paced environment, which requires

organization, a high degree of expertise and skill in maintaining

established quality and accuracy in work assignments. The essential job

functions of a DCS Specialist include, but are not limited to:\

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• Responding to reported allegations of child abuse and/or neglect
• Assessing child safety and risk
• Conducting interviews and gathering information
• Making in-and-out of home contacts with families and children
• Attending Court hearings
• Preparing case plans and conducting case plan staffing
• Authoring professional reports and filling out documentation
• Coordinating and monitoring services
• Placing children, transporting children, and moving a childs
  
  

possessions when needed

• Managing cases throughout the respective county and assigned area
• Using a computer and the Departments Child Welfare Software Programs
  
  

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Alternative work hours may be required, including overtime, weekends and

holidays.

• WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES ARE HELPFUL?**
  
  

Knowledge of:\

Confidential principles; behavior modification, conflict resolution and

counseling principles and techniques; intervention techniques;

interviewing procedures; child development, family systems, family

centered practice; behavioral indicators of mental health disturbance,

impact of abuse and neglect, separation and loss issues and child

welfare practices.\

Computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite); mobile devices, digital

calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams).\

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Skill in:\

Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; verbal and

written communication; eliciting and gathering information; modeling

professional behavior with clients; time management and multi-tasking;

keen observation; sensitivity to needs, feelings and cultures; dealing

calmly and effectively with high stress situations; adaptability; and

making independent decisions.\

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Ability to:\

Complete work tasks thoroughly; lead, take responsibility; analyze

information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems;

recognize and address su bstance abuse issues in adults and children and

develop necessary intervention strategies; prepare detailed

documentation of client and professional contact to ensure records are

accurately conveyed and reported; and enter, retrieve and correct data

in a computer-based system; and acquire and renew CPR Certification.

• WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE A CASE MANAGER/CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST?**
  
  

Bachelor\'s or Master\'s Degree from an accredited college or

university-must provide awarded transcripts to confirm degree, OR four

• years of experience as a DCS Case Aide\
  
  

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Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public

Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card\

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Any employee operating

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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