Case Manager - Early Intervention Unit

CASE MANAGER 3 - EARLY INTERVENTION UNIT

Posted by Arizona Department of Economic Security. Salary: $52,000 - $56,000. Grade: 18. Closing Date:
January 13, 2025.

Department of Economic Security (DES), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Case Manager 3 in an Early Intervention Unit. The role supports families with developmental disabilities by building relationships, coordinating care, and facilitating interdisciplinary planning to help children meet their developmental goals.

• Drive vehicle to conduct home visits, meeting with individuals and families to assess dynamics, priorities, resources, and concerns, and to make appropriate referrals to community agencies.
• Convene and facilitate multi‑disciplinary Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings (minimum every 6 months for each child) to support families in achieving developmental outcomes within the child's natural environment.
• Offer families (at the IFSP) AzEIP surveys; educate parents about rights, responsibilities, and procedural safeguards; teach advocacy skills; and assist with grief processes when applicable. Collaborate directly with the Department Of Child Safety (DCS) to meet child needs while in the DCS system. Assess each child's progress regularly.

• Methods, procedures, and techniques used in the development of Individualized Family Service Plans.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
• Federal and State statutes and agency policies related to the care 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 preferred.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Early Child Special Education, Family Studies, or a closely related field, with course review and approval by ADES/AzEIP. Degree options include Psychology, Social Work, Elementary Education, or Sociology.
• Valid driver’s license and completion of required training for driving duties.
• Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41‑1968.
• Background and reference checks, including registries from the Department of Child Safety and Adult Protective Services.
• Successful completion of 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.
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi‑weekly.
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks per year for newborn or newly‑placed children (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Wellness plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Stipend opportunities.
• Infant at Work program.
• Rideshare and public transit subsidy.
• Career advancement and employee development opportunities.
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance.

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) after a 27‑week waiting period. ASRS provides a defined benefit plan for lifelong income. A voluntary deferred compensation program is also available.

Questions about this opportunity may be directed to Laura Kaspar at 602‑390‑5549 or LKaspar
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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 602‑390‑5549 or LKaspar. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.