Case Manager 3 Early Intervention Unit

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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CASE MANAGER 3 - EARLY INTERVENTION UNIT

Job Location :

D ivision of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

8620 North 22nd Avenue Phoenix Arizona 85021

Posting Details :

Salary : $52000.00 - $56000.00

Grade : 18

Closing Date : November 24 2025

Job Summary :

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 ; 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 Case Manager 3 in an Early Intervention Unit. 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 member with a principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Job Duties :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• In compliance with requirements (including mandated timelines) drive vehicle to conduct home visits and meet with individuals / families to develop relationships and become familiar with family dynamics / priorities / resources / concerns / supports and make appropriate referrals to community agencies.
• Convene and facilitate multi-disciplinary Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings (a minimum of every 6 months for every child) to support children with developmental disabilities and their families to work toward successful acquisition of outcomes within the childs natural environment.
• Offer the family (at the IFSP) the AzEIP surveys; educate parents of their rights and responsibilities and procedural safeguards. Teach parent advocacy skills. Assist families with the grieving process when applicable. Collaborate directly with the Department Of Child Safety (DCS) in meeting a childs needs while in the DCS system. Assess each childs progress on a regular basis.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

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Selective Preference(s) :

The ideal candidate for this position will have :

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Benefits :

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

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.

Retirement :

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.

Contact Us :

For questions about this career opportunity please contact Laura Kaspar at or

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 or Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Portfolio Management,Motivational Interviewing,HIPAA,Computer Skills,Intake Experience,Lean Six Sigma,Conflict Management,Case Management,Team Management,Program Development,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 52000 - 56000