DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
1450 East Windsor Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85006

Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: October 9, 2024

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Habilitation Supervisor 1. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Maintain compliance with ICF/IID certification requirements & Managed Care surveys including ensuring staff are knowledgeable of & implement all federal and state regulations. Models/monitors behavior to ensure all staff provide consistently high quality of care for members, (i.e., appropriate attire, skin & nail care, bathing & grooming, provision of a safe, hygienic environment, & treating members with dignity, respect, & privacy.
• Completes performance evaluations (MAP); approves ETE Timecards for staff; facilitates shift meetings; communicates with staff regarding job performance; completes work always schedules and assures adequate staffing levels; participates in interviews and problem-solving personnel issues. Communicates pertinent information to staff related to their job & individuals for whom they are responsible.
• Completes review of Client Incident Reports to ensure all information is accurate, complete with results sent to the supervisor. Ensures calls are made to administrator on member incidents as required by policy during the same shift. Ensures required documentation is completed daily (e.g., ETE Timecards, program data, treatment sheets, member fund requests/reconciliations, etc.).
• Participates in ISP development, ISP reconvenes, Behavior Management Reviews, Psychiatric clinics, Home Risk Meetings, etc. Ensures staff is knowledgeable of each member and able to advocate for the member effectively. Reviews strategies, data records, mealtime books, monthly progress reports, etc.
• Model/monitor/train staff to comply w/ISP regarding programs, activities, therapy needs, behavior challenges, active treatment, & mealtimes. Ensure provision of socialization & positive learning exp. in the community. Administer medications properly upon successful completion of appropriate 16-hour medication technician or medication administration course & monitors to assure all staff are following medication procedures.
• Demonstrates leadership by displaying a positive attitude, promoting teamwork, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, problem solving, giving recognition, and striving to improve services. May perform housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and other miscellaneous duties.

Knowledge in:
• Agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Specialized needs for individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Supervisory principles and problem solving.
• Members' rights and advocacy

Skills In:
• Oral and written communication, listening, and problem solving.
• Time management and motivation
• Teamwork and team building.
• Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of prescribed therapeutic routines

Ability to:
• Manage emergency situations in an effective and professional manner.
• Monitor the provision of care to individuals, including identifying problems and implementing solutions.
• Manage a diverse group of staff to develop goals and teamwork within the shift to accomplish those goals.
• Promote good communication.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
• Candidate must be 18 years of age and able to read and write in English. Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, when necessary. Preference given to candidates with a High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma.

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to Driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operated a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) (R2-10-201.11).
• 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.
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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 child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us Ariana Dominguez at 480-790-1749 or arianadominguez@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 480-790-1749 or arianadominguez@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.