Case Manager Unit Supervisor

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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Job Location:

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
11526 W. Bell Rd - Surprise, AZ 85378

Posting Details:

• Salary: $58,510 - $65,901
• Grade: 19
• Closing Date:
  January 16, 2026

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov, or  to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Case Manager Unit Supervisor. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervising and directing work activities of subordinate staff; providing necessary training; providing technical advice and assistance to staff regarding development, implementation, or monitoring of member Individual Support Plans (ISP); completing performance evaluations
• Reviewing cases assigned to work unit; assessing needs and assigning cases to staff members; reviewing Individual Support Plan developed by Case Manager to ensure member needs are met; ensuring assignment area is completed within established timelines in compliance with quality standards
• Meeting with subordinate staff to assist with identifying necessary changes and modifications to Individual Support Plans
• Reviewing, verifying, and authorizing expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints; preparing reports relating to cases assigned to the work unit; completing special projects as assigned, e.g., conducting unit, district, or statewide training as needed

Knowledge of:

• Federal and State Statues, agency policies and procedures relating to the care and treatment of persons with developmental disabilities; agency personnel rules and practices
• Principles and practices of case management, methodology, procedures, and techniques in development of Individual or Family Support Plans, Individual Service Plans, or Person-Centered Plans for people with developmental disabilities
• Crisis management
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Skill in:

• Oral and written communication
• Leadership and team building
• Workload management
• Problem identification and resolution

Ability to:

• Assess needs and determine suitability of Individual Family Support Plans/Individual Service Plans, teaching, and coaching/training; analyze issues and develop positive solutions
• Utilize a computer including the use of Microsoft Office and various internet/intranet-based programs
• Supervise a unit of professional staff
• Maintain confidentiality

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• Case Manager Supervisor must be an Arizona Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing OR possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work with a minimum of three (3) years case management experience OR possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Special Education, or Counseling, with a…