Program Supervisor-Coach

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.

www.dcs.az.gov

Post of Duty will be within the Glendale/Phoenix/Peoria area

Salary: $33.4616 hourly / $69,600.1300 annual

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 10/22/2026

Under the supervision of the Supervision Coach Program Supervisor, this position serves the mission of DCS by assisting in building workforce member's proficiency in: safety assessment, clinical supervision, clinical case management, the DCS Management System, coaching in child welfare, and a culture of safety and learning.

• Provides direct coaching to workforce members regarding SAFE AZ, Protective Factors Framework, Youth Thrive, family engagement, clinical supervision, DCS Management System, coaching in child welfare, and building and maintaining a culture of safety and learning.
• Responsible for observation and feedback of clinical supervision and the use of the DCS Management System. Follows the standard work for Supervision Coaches. Provides case consultation as a practice expert.
• Facilitates training to new leaders and new coaches. Leads group learning activities with workforce members and peers.
• Meets at regular intervals with direct supervisor to foster continuous growth and development through coaching, observations, and feedback. Participates in individual development activities.
• Travels within region, county, and state as needed to fulfill job functions.

• Federal and state laws/statutes related to child protection
• State and department policies, procedures, and standards related to child protection and supervision
• SAFE AZ, Protective Factors Framework, and Youth Thrive
• DCS Management System
• Qualitative and quantitative information gathering and evaluation techniques
• Relevant computer software products such as Microsoft Office

• Written and oral communication
• Teaching, coaching, and mentoring
• Applying the principles of safety science and a culture of safety
• Problem solving
• Providing feedback
• Creative and critical thinking
• Building Relationships

• Support the DCS mission and core values
• Adapt to change
  -Support others in continuous learning
• Identify assumptions and bias in themselves and others
• Take ownership and accountability for one's improvement
• Apply complex practice-related circumstances to the SAFE AZ Model
• Create and foster a safe work culture
• Make independent decisions
• Travel statewide
• Work after hours and on weekends when needed

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university AND

Two (2) years as a DCS Program Supervisor

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from the CPS Central Registry.
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.)

Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation

This position requires driving…