Residential Program SPCT

Residential Program Specialist 1

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)

Arizona Community Protection & Treatment Center (ACPTC), 501 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Salary: $19.6397 Hourly

Work Options:
In-Hospital Setting

Requisition Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Are you passionate about driving change and empowering communities? ADHS is seeking a dynamic Residential Program Specialist 1 to work at The Arizona Community Protection & Treatment Center (ACPTC). The role operates in a twenty‑four‑hour, seven days a week controlled residential facility. Join a mission‑driven team committed to addressing workforce needs and strengthening the ACPTC.

To promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona.

• A culture of collaboration, innovation, and impact.
• Career development opportunities to help you grow.

• Work full-time, 40 hours a week on-site
• Perform entry level guidance, consultation and program assignments in a timely manner.
• Interact with residents, compile information and prepare records and documents in the resident's electronic health records.
• Assist in interactions involving discipline of residents and provide crisis intervention.
• Utilize Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) techniques, implement crisis intervention and behavior management procedures when a resident is violent, suicidal, or has behavior difficulties.
• Escort and transport residents within the facility and into the community.
• Participate in games, sports, and other recreational activities with the residents.
• Provide care of residents through guidance of personal hygiene and receive requests to make personal telephone calls and visits from family.

• Basic competency in providing direct care for daily living activities to include adaptive care techniques.
• Basic competency in crisis intervention and conflict resolution to include de‑escalation techniques.
• Basic competency in social perceptiveness and monitoring behaviors to include recognizing security risks.
• Basic documentation and record‑keeping skills.
• Basic program coordination skills to include activity planning and facilitation.
• Basic competency in group facilitation and managing group dynamics.
• Basic competency in security/safety management and protocols.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR and NVCI Certification
• Possess a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or apply for one within seven (7) working days after beginning employment.
• Attend required training at start of employment.

• Basic competency in process/quality improvement methodologies.
• Basic competency with documentation and written record‑keeping skills.
• Basic competency in social perceptiveness, applying regulations governing high‑security risk residents.
• Basic competency in the practices of patience, perseverance, and resilience.
• Active listening and adaptive communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic competency in problem resolution to include decision making, problem solving, and judgement skills.
• Proficient competency in following directives.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance options.
• Supportive retirement plan through Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• 10 paid holidays and generous vacation/sick leave.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave (pilot program).
• Tuition reimbursement, wellness plans, and professional development.

Application details:
The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Take the next step in your career and join a team that’s transforming lives across Arizona.
Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!

For questions, reach out to Jesse Cruz‑Lopez at jesse.cruz-lopez

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply early to ensure consideration!

Travel within Arizona may be required for this role.