CASE MANAGER-CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST

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This job was posted by https : / / www.azjobconnection.gov : For more

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At the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), we call ourselves

\"compassioneers\" because everything we do is done with a compassionate

heart. We work tirelessly to protect children, reunify families, ensure

safe living environments and prevent unnecessary trauma. As an agency,

we are proud to be a pillar of strength for our communities, and proud

to do work each day that makes an impact on the world around us every

day.\

Becoming a Child Safety Specialist can be a life-changing event! If you

have a passion to work with children and families, DCS is the place for

you.\

Together we can make a difference through service!\

Step Increases\

Child Safety Specialists are eligible for incremental pay increases as

follows : \

Upon successful completion of the Arizona Department of Child Safety, 22

week CORE training program \$22.59 / hour\

One year of Arizona Department of Child Safety Specialist service

\$24.11 / hour\

Two years of Arizona Department of Child Safety Specialist service

\$25.96 / hour\

Three years of Arizona Department of Child Safety Specialist service

\$27.66 / hour\

If youre good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If youre the best

at what you do, come work at DCS!

• WHAT DOES A CASE MANAGER / CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST DO?

A Child Safety Specialist offers valuable support and assistance to

children and families in need. This role requires strong time management

and critical thinking skills. A Child Safety Specialist assesses child

safety and risk while working with families, agencies and the courts for

case planning. This is a fast-paced environment, which requires

organization, a high degree of expertise and skill in maintaining

established quality and accuracy in work assignments. The essential job

functions of a DCS Specialist include, but are not limited to : \

possessions when needed

Alternative work hours may be required, including overtime, weekends and

holidays.

Knowledge of : \

Confidential principles; behavior modification, conflict resolution and

counseling principles and techniques; intervention techniques;

interviewing procedures; child development, family systems, family

centered practice; behavioral indicators of mental health disturbance,

impact of abuse and neglect, separation and loss issues and child

welfare practices.\

Computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite); mobile devices, digital

calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams).\

Skill in : \

Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; verbal and

written communication; eliciting and gathering information; modeling

professional behavior with clients; time management and multi-tasking;

keen observation; sensitivity to needs, feelings and cultures; dealing

calmly and effectively with high stress situations; adaptability; and

making independent decisions.\

Ability to : \

Complete work tasks thoroughly; lead, take responsibility; analyze

information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems;

recognize and address su bstance abuse issues in adults and children and

develop necessary intervention strategies; prepare detailed

documentation of client and professional contact to ensure records are

accurately conveyed and reported; and enter, retrieve and correct data

in a computer-based system; and acquire and renew CPR Certification.

Bachelor\'s or Master\'s Degree from an accredited college or

university-must provide awarded transcripts to confirm degree, OR four

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public

Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card\

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