DCS Stabilization Specialist - East or West Valley

Terros Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

EAP

Job summary

Terros Health is seeking a DCS Stabilization Specialist in the Phoenix area to support foster care families and QRTPs, reducing crises that could affect placements. The role requires strong interaction skills, integrity, and a commitment to compassionate care.

The position is full-time, with a schedule around school hours, and involves crisis response, service planning, and coordination with DCS and families to ensure stable environments for youth.

Qualifications

• GED/High school diploma required.
• 1.5+ years of behavioral health experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete weekly planned interventions and attend CFTs as scheduled.
• Respond to crisis calls to support individuals in DCS custody and their families.
• Develop individual service plans and emergency/crisis plans with the team.
• Coordinate care and document assessments and progress in the chart.
• Engage with families, DCS, RBHA, QSPs and other stakeholders as required.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Spanish language

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and challenging opportunity for a DCS Stabilization Specialist, Full-Time.

The DCS Stabilization Specialist assist foster care families and qualified residential treatment program (QRTP) to reduce the number of crises that may jeopardize a child's placement. The ideal individual will be innovative, and enjoy a high level of interaction with others. If you’re a focused, resourceful individual with a high level of integrity this may be just the opportunity you’ve been seeking.

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. For more than five decades, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Terros Health is looking for a professional and energetic DCS Stabilization Specialist, for the East or West Valley community!

Full-Time 40 hours

Shift: Monday - Friday 9:30am-6:00pm

Work day is scheduled around school hours, afterschool programs, with one weekend day and evening shift required.

GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience

Preferred DCS Experience

Bilingual in Spanish is a PLUS (Additional Language Differential is Available)

This individual is responsible for completing weekly planned interventions, attend CFT’s as scheduled and responding to crisis calls aimed to support individuals in DCS custody at risk of disruption, and support their families and caregivers. Staff will assist with developing: individual service plans, emergency contact sheet and at risk crisis plans. Staff utilize person centered planning; positive behavior support and Love and Logic parenting techniques. Crisis Stabilization staff will complete a written assessment and document all coordination of care services.

• Upon receiving a new referral, staff with contact the placement within 24 hours and the DCS Case manager within 48 hours.
• Actively fosters positive relationship with key stakeholders including families, DCS, RBHA, QSPs and others as evidenced by attending meetings and other events when required.
• Meet with foster care families and GHs as necessary to develop rapport, trust and understanding of particular family dynamics.
• Works collaboratively with Child and Family Team to develop crisis prevention plans.
• Provide support, education and recommendations to foster care families and QRTPs to help them understand the possible causes of crises and what approaches would be helpful to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Benefits & Wellness

We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally

• Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
• Vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Interest-free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support resources
• Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
• Bilingual pay differential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program
• Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:
• Scholarships
• Clinical supervision
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
• Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
• Gym memberships
• Car rentals
• Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more