DCS Stabilization Specialist - North and West Phoenix

DCS Stabilization Specialist – Full-Time

Terros Health invites you to join our team in the North and West Phoenix areas as a DCS Stabilization Specialist. The role is full‑time with flexible hours, supporting foster care families and qualified residential treatment programs to reduce crises that threaten child placement.

North Phoenix:
Welcome Center at 25th Ave and Dunlap. West Valley Community option available.

Hours:

Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., with one weekend day and evening shift required. Workday schedules are coordinated around school hours and after‑school programs.

• Complete weekly planned interventions and attend Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings as scheduled.
• Respond to crisis calls to support individuals in DCS custody at risk of disruption.
• Develop individual service plans, emergency contact sheets, and at‑risk crisis plans using person‑centered planning, positive behavior support, and Love‑and‑Logic parenting techniques.
• Complete written assessments and document all coordination of care services.
• Contact placements within 24 hours upon a new referral and DCS case managers within 48 hours.
• Foster positive relationships with families, DCS, RBHA, QSPs, and other stakeholders through meetings and events.
• Engage foster care families and GHs to develop rapport, trust, and understanding of family dynamics.
• Collaborate with the Child and Family Team to create crisis prevention plans.
• Provide support, education, and recommendations to families and QRTPs to prevent crises and maintain a safe environment.

• GED/High school diploma required.
• Minimum 1½ years of behavioral health experience.
• DCS experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus; additional language differential available.

• Multiple medical plans, including a no‑premium plan for employees and families.
• Multiple dental plans, including orthodontia.
• 401(k) with company match and interest‑free medical line of credit.
• Financial education, planning, and support resources.
• 4 weeks paid time off in the first year.
• Wellness program.
• Pet insurance.
• Group life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for the whole family.
• Access to personal and family mental and physical health services.
• Professional growth & development opportunities, including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs.
• Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix.
• Employee perks and discounts: gym memberships, car rentals, flights, hotels, movies, etc.
• Bilingual pay differential.