OFFICE OF FOSTER CARE SUPPORTS
3003 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012

Salary: $21.4431 HRLY/$44,601.65 Salary 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: November 29, 2024

Responsible for state authorization and compliance with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) ( ARS 8-548 et seq.) Responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the state's ICPC actions. Specific program components include the interstate placement of dependent children in residential facilities, relative homes, foster homes, parent's homes, and adoptive homes. This responsibilities involve both children moving out of state and moving into the state.

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.

• Review and process ICPC referrals for placement both incoming and outgoing the State of Arizona. Make decisions regarding the assessments of the potential placements and provide signed approval/denial.
  
• Monitor case actions, progress and compliance with interstate agreements. Take necessary supervisory and coordinating action to assure compliance.
  
• Utilize various digital means of communication including email and the Nation Electronic Interstate Compact Enterprise (NEICE) in order to inform required parties of approvals, denials, updates, and compliance concerns.
  
• Provide assistance regarding ICPC compliance to attorneys, child welfare agency staff, and DCS case managers/ supervisors/ administrators.
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:

• State and federal laws
  
• Regulations regarding ICPC
  
• Child welfare
  

Skills in:

• Writing correspondences and instructions
  
• Verbal communication
  
• Courtesy
  
• Interpersonal relations

Ability to:

• Analyze
  
• Evaluate
  
• Negotiate

Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Teams.

Must be able to secure and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

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

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.

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

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
  
• Deferred compensation plan
  
• Wellness plans
  

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of 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.  Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov.  The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.