ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY

Phoenix, AZ 85021

Salary: $31.6827 hourly/ $65,900.016 annually 
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 8/15/2025

Under the general guidance of the Program Manager for the Statewide Placement Administrator, the Welcome Center Supervisor leads a team responsible for the short-term, in -person care of children 0-17 and young adults 18-20 awaiting initial or transitional placement with an out-of-home caregiver.

Provides both individual and group supervision, observation, coaching, feedback, and consultation to team responsible for the on-site coordination of care and case management of children and young adults that transition through the Welcome Center awaiting a match with an out-of-home caregiver.

Ensures a high standard of care for all children and young adults serve through the Welcome Center; fosters skill building, as well as professional growth and development of team members; manages scheduling and coverage to ensure 24/7 service delivery.
Serves as a representative of the Placement Administration and Welcome Center at meetings, Team Decision Making (TDMs), Child and Family Team meetings (CFTs) and on work groups.

Works with peer-supervisors to calibrate the Welcome Center standard-of-care across all units; attends, participates in, and/or facilitates unit, section and other program meetings; maintains an updated standard work processes and position standard work for the Welcome Center.

Tracks, monitors, and shares data related to unit outcomes and service delivery; communicates and/or takes needed actions to address opportunities for improvement within the Welcome Center.

Establishes and maintains relationships with regional colleagues and other relevant partners to obtain feedback regarding the strengths and opportunities of the service provided by the Welcome Center.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
- Federal and state laws/statutes related to child protection
- State and department policies, procedures and standards related to child protection
- Impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACES), and techniques needed to support and care for individuals that have experienced ACES
- TDM and CFT meetings and purpose
- Stages of childhood development
- Family-centered practice concepts
- Community resources available to support safety, stability and permanency
- Relevant computer software products such as Microsoft Office
- Principles and practices of work leadership and management

Skill in:
-Engaging and caring for individuals that have experienced trauma, represent various cultures, and have unique and complex physical and behavior health needs
- Written and verbal communication
- Facilitating group discussions and decisions
- Decision making and conflict resolution
- De-escalation
- Applying the principles of safety science, and culture of safety
- Problem identification and solutions
- Creative and critical thinking

Ability to:
- Create and foster a safe work culture
- Model de-escalation techniques
- Make independent decisions
- Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate staff
- Hold self and others accountable
- Be available after hours and on weekends to support staff with decisions
- Work holidays as needed
- Establish and maintain relationships
- Travel statewide

Master's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university AND one year (1) of DCS Program Specialist experience.
OR
Four (4) years of combined DCS Specialist Trainee/DCS Specialist/ Investigator Sr./Assistant Manager experience.
OR
Three (3) years of combined DCS Specialist Trainee/DCS Specialist/Investigator Sr./ Assistant Manager experience  AND One (1) year of professional-level supervisory experience.

Note: Proof of professional-level supervisory experience will be requested after candidate has been recommended for hire. Professional-level supervisory experience is defined as being responsible for managing personnel, allocating resources, conducting performance evaluations, reviewing salaries, and making personnel action recommendations.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from the Guardian Central Registry.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, and the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

As an employee of the Department of Child Safety you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that can become effective as soon as two weeks after starting!
Benefits include:
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation that includes ten (10) holidays per year.
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Competitive health and dental insurance plans.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

We also offer optional employee benefits that include:
- Vision coverage.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Deferred compensation plans.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Employee wellness plans

Bi-Lingual Stipend
In an effort to better serve our communities, DCS offers a Bi-Lingual Stipend to all interested and eligible DCS Employees who successfully complete a language proficiency exam. Qualifying employees will receive a $500 annual stipend paid in equal increments.

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of state employment.

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.