Case Manager-Skillbridge Internship

Position: CASE MANAGER-SKILLBRIDGE INTERNSHIP
Location: Benson

DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona's children through prevention, services, and support.

CASE MANAGER-SKILLBRIDGE INTERNSHIP

Must be able to complete a minimum of 12 weeks and up to a maximum of 6 months in a Skill Bridge internship; must be separating from the military; served at least 180 days of active duty.

JOB LOCATION:

Tucson, Nogales, Sierra Vista, Yuma, Douglas, Benson

POSTING DETAILS:

This position is an unpaid Department of Defense (DoD) Skill Bridge internship; this internship can be up to 6 months, depending on Service Member's availability. If hired to a full-time role at the end of the internship the position salary would be $21.7068/hourly

Grade: 17;
Open Until Filled/Applications Reviewed Daily

WHO WE ARE:

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is offering Department of Defense (DoD) Skill Bridge internships for the position of Case Manager/Child Safety Specialist.

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.

Together we can make a difference through service!

If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at DCS!

WHAT DOES AN INTERN 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 Intern include, but are not limited to:

Job shadowing Case Managers, Case Aides, Administrative Assistants and Central Office staff

Providing tour opportunities at specialized offices such as the Placement Center

Updating regional community resources directories

Helping to support the Welcome Center team

Attend meetings such as court hearings, Team Decision Making Meetings, Child and Family Team Meetings

Provide care to children to include feeding, hygiene and supervision

Special projects that may include research and data entry

Potential Placements/Opportunities:

* Investigations:
The Department has received a potential concern (report) and makes attempts to engage with the family to assess child safety. A determination is made as to whether the family requires intervention and to what degree.

* Ongoing:
The Department has taken an action against family and there is an open court case. Our role is to continuously assess parents/children to make sure the appropriate services are in place to help improve the situation.

* In-Home:
There are concerns with the family but they do not warrant court involvement. This tole requires consistent contact with the family to help address concerns while children continue to reside with the parents.

* Young Adult Program (YAP):
Teenagers that have a high likelihood of becoming an adult while in the care of the state. This role helps coordinate teens learning to live on their own and acquire basic life skills to help their transition to adulthood.

* Adoptions:
Parents have lost their rights to care for their children through a court order. This role strives to find the best solution for a long-lasting new home for the child/ren.

* Welcome Centers:
As the legal caregiver for a child, DCS provides care and meets their needs while they wait for placement.

WHAT KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

ARE HELPFUL?

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…