Case Manager - Early Intervention Unit

Case Manager 3 – Early Intervention Unit

Job Summary: At the Department of Economic Security (DES), the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) seeks a highly motivated and experienced Case Manager 3 to join our Early Intervention Unit. The role involves building relationships with families, coordinating services, and advancing individualized support plans in a flexible, high‑quality, member‑driven environment.

Location: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), 290 East La Canada Boulevard, Avondale, 85323.
Salary: $52,000.00 – $55,000.00.
Grade: 18.
Closing Date: January 14, 2026.

• In compliance with requirements (including mandated timelines), drive vehicle to conduct home visits and meet with individuals/families to develop relationships; familiarize with family dynamics, priorities, resources, concerns, supports, and make appropriate referrals to community agencies.
• Convening and facilitating 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 toward successful acquisition of outcomes within the child's natural environment.
• Offer families the AzEIP surveys at the IFSP; educate parents on 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) to meet a child's needs while in the DCS system; assess each child's progress on a regular basis.

• Methods, procedures, and techniques used in the development of Individualized Family Service Plans.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Federal and State statutes and agency policies and procedures relating to the care and assistance of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Principles and practices of case management.

• Initiating, developing, and maintaining member service plans.
• Oral and written communication.
• Conflict resolution.

• Work independently and within diverse work teams.
• Lead a team of Support Coordinators in the absence of the supervisor.
• Organize and manage caseload.
• Drive a motor vehicle.

• One year of experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities is preferred.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Early Child Special Education, Family Studies, or a closely related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Elementary Education, or Sociology) with review of coursework and approval by ADES/AzEIP; or documentation of continued satisfactory work in the AzEIP system as a Service Coordinator from the date of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and completion of all required driving training and record checks for use of a vehicle on State business.
• Valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41‑1968.
• Background check and registry search of the Department of Child Safety Central Registry (A.R.S. 8‑804) and the Adult Protective Services Registry (A.R.S. 46‑459).
• Successful completion of background and reference checks; employment contingent upon completion of the process and the Agency’s ability to accommodate restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

• 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 a 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 the benefits page.