Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)
Adult Protective Services (APS)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $65,900.01 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 11/10/2024

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 who 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 Aging and Adult Services, seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an APS Supervisor. DAAS supports at-risk Arizonans to meet their basic needs and to live safely, with dignity and independence. Services and programs reach a diverse population of Arizonans.
You will supervise and oversee a unit of APS Investigators ensuring staff follow compliance with federal and state statutes mandating receipt and evaluation of reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable adults, 18 years of age or older. You approve and/or deny case actions and documentation. You also respond to and address community concerns regarding casework. Please review the video to learn more about the APS Investigator's role and responsibilities - APS Video

This position will cover  Southwest Valley - Chandler, Phoenix, Apache Junction, and other areas as needed.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. 

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervises a unit of APS Investigators engaged in providing adult protective services.
• Directs, instructs, explains, and counsels subordinate staff. Devises a schedule of work, reviews, and evaluates work products of subordinate staff and formulates plans for improvement, if needed.
• Assign cases to staff in accordance with required timeframes and monitor cases to resolution and closure.
• Monitors safety plans of employees, resolves problems and questions presented by staff regarding work methods and/or processes.
• Instructs staff members in the use of a complex system of methods, procedures, rules and regulations utilized by the department.
• Reads, examines, and reviews reports; makes corrections, adjustments, poses questions, and approves; writes detailed reports summarizing activities, transactions, or work products.
• Confers with other staff members to discuss, plan, and determine courses of action in Adult Protective Services cases.

Knowledge of:
• Federal and state statutes, DES/DAAS regulations, policies and procedures related to reporting of vulnerable adult maltreatment.
• Case management and social work practices and principles (e.g., aging and elder rights, psychological abuse, perpetrator characteristics, adult maltreatment, etc.)
• Client and service delivery systems and statewide community resources
• Management and supervisory techniques

Skills in:
• Oral and written communication and active listening
• Conflict resolution techniques and team building
• Analyzing and assessing statistical data and reports

Ability to:
• Manage, plan, and organize staff assignments and workload.
• Write clear, concise, and accurate reports.
• Work with adults at risk and interact with various ethnic groups within the community.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Gerontology, Healthcare, Public Administration or closely related field and 2 years’ professional case management/investigation experience (Intake, Needs Assessment, Service Planning, and Monitoring and Evaluation); OR
• 4 years’ experience providing professional case activities noted above.
• Prefer demonstrated experience in:
o Supervising OR
o Mentoring OR
o Standard Work Champion

• In-state travel is required. 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 operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry under A.R.S. 46-459.
• A.R.S. 41-1968 Each employee of the department who has contact with children or vulnerable adults shall have a valid, unrestricted Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to section A.R.S. 41-1758.07.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Flexibility in willingness to work longer shift hours or after-hours coverage, if necessary.

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

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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 Brenda Vega at 520-279-4525 or BVega@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 Brenda Vega at 520-279-4525 or BVega@azdes.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.