Address:  Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
4000 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: May 1, 2025

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 Health Services Coordinator. 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.

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:

• The Health Services Coordinator maintains subject matter expertise in best practices for supporting the behavioral needs of the members and is responsible for providing functional behavior assessments and behavioral interventions to Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) members residing in state operated Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), state operated Group Homes (GH), and other settings in Phoenix.
• The primary focus of the position is developing behavioral treatment plans to address challenging behaviors, developing and monitoring active treatment plans, and evaluating the efficacy of behavioral interventions in relation to ongoing needs of the member.
• This position ensures relevant behavior data systems are implemented for the purpose of collecting quantifiable behavior data at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of member specific goals and objectives.
• This position will be is available on-site to actively participate in developing and implementing treatment plans using Evidence Based Practices for the purpose of promoting positive behavior change.
• Applies best evidence-based practices in the treatment of persons with developmental disabilities and provides technical assistance and training to Division staff specific to behavior treatment; networks and problem-solves with Division Qualified Vendors (QV); provides technical assistance to DOD Support Coordinators and other Division personnel in the area of behavior treatment; creates, modifies, and implements service delivery models to meet the complex needs of Division members.
• This position collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team to include a licensed psychologist, as well as other professional staff and participates in Division behavioral health projects and initiatives, including but not limited to: Task orders, work groups, policy development, the Behavior Analysis benefit, and Behavior Supported Group Home
• The incumbent in this position provides training and ongoing clinical oversight to DOD staff and supervisory duties for the Phoenix Psych Associate and direct care workers.

Knowledge in:

• Services and treatment modalities provided to persons with developmental disabilities (to include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Functional Behavior Assessments, Positive Behavior Support, ABA related interventions, and Augmentative Communication systems
• Theory of human behavior Research methods
• Developmental Disabilities and other co­occurring disorders
• Medication and other modalities of treatment Supervisory practices and procedures

Skills in:

• Strong analytical, clinical, assessment, organizational, and research skills
• Effectively educating/training staff in providing behavior interventions
• Evaluating and reviewing data in treatment modalities
• Administering standardized assessment tools and interpreting results
• Writing, reviewing, and evaluating treatment goals
• Communicating effectively through written, verbal, and visual applications

Ability to:

• Work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team apply policy to clinical practice
• Apply Best Practices in providing treatment and the development of policy
• Mediate, resolve conflict, and build consensus
• Promote continuous quality improvement and financial accountability
• Manage workload and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Lead and Supervise

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

A Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field, be certified by the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board, possess a current license by the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiner and have experience working with persons diagnosed with developmental disabilities and individuals across the lifespan who exhibit severe challenging behaviors.

• 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

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 Jared Dechantigny at 480-486-8723 or jdechantigny@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 480-486-8723 or jdechantigny@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.