DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: July 12, 2026

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 Program Project Specialist 2. 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:
• Scheduling orientation meetings with vendors interested in contracting with the Division or currently contracted vendors looking to expand their contract to include additional services. Providing needed technical support to vendors to meet application/contractual requirements.
• Based on identified recruitment goals, developing recruitment plan that identifies recruitment development goals, associated recruitment strategies and evaluation/monitoring methods for review and approval by Network Manager and Network Administrator; Implementing recruitment plan upon approval.
• Collaborating with Health Care Services, clinicians, and other Division Network entities to establish network development and recruitment goals.
• Reviewing and analyzing various informational data to determine network sufficiency statewide related to the provision of professional services (nursing, therapies, home health, etc.); identifying geographical areas of the State requiring network development.
• Conducts and leads special Network Projects; Provides high level technical assistance to Division and District personnel, in-network and out-of-network vendors and other entities.; Provides direct input in Division meetings and work groups. Scheduling and facilitating Network and Divisional meetings, as assigned.
• Completes weekly and monthly scorecard Metrics for the Network Area requirement; Creating, maintaining, and evaluating progress toward identified Network development and recruitment goals as well as Governor's Arizona Management System (AMS) initiatives such as huddles, project boards, etc.

Knowledge in:
• Federal and State Statutes and agency policies and procedures relating to the care and treatment of persons with developmental disabilities.
• Title XIX; Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS).
• Qualified Vendor Application Process.
• AHCCCS Contract and Acute Care Health Plans .
• AHCCCS Policies and Procedures .

Skills in:
• Highly skilled in oral and written communication.

Ability to:
• Use computer systems at an intermediate or above level (i.e. Excel, Access, Word, and Power-point).
• Perform statistical analysis and create reports; Work independently with little to no supervision.
• Complete extensive research; Analyze, interpret, and report trends.
• Work on multiple projects at a time; Work with diverse groups of people.
• Maintain professional boundaries.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
• Experience dealing/working with Qualified Vendor Application Process, ALTCS, (OR) AHCCCS Contract and Acute Care Health Plans (AND)
• THREE (3) years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is desired
• Bachelor's degree in social work, education, liberal arts, early childhood, business (OR) related field is preferred but not required.

• 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).
• 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
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave 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 Shobana Jeyaraj at 480-915-7157 or shjeyaraj@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 480-915-7157 or shjeyaraj@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.