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*OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT DCS SPECIALIST*
DCS SPECIALIST – FOSTER HOME/GROUP HOME INVESTIGATOR
FOSTER HOME/GROUP HOME INVESTIGATIONS
The Foster Home and Group Home Investigations Unit is seeking a DCS Specialist. This position works closely with licensing agencies; congregate care agencies and the Office of Licensing and Regulation (OLR) to ensure children are safe in these homes.
Regular travel throughout the state may be required.
(This is NOT a promotional opportunity. Applicants will ONLY be considered for a lateral transfer at the level that they are currently.)
Step Increases
Child Safety Specialists are eligible for incremental pay increases as follows:
One year of Child Safety Specialist service $24.11/hour
Two years of Child Safety Specialist service $25.96/hour
Three years of Child Safety Specialist service $27.66/hour
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Knowledge of:
Skills in:
Ability to:
Bachelor's degree in social work/welfare or related field. Three years prior job experience in child welfare. On-the-job training, work experience, child-welfare related training, mentoring, in-service training, seminars, professional literature.
Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry.
Must have at least 18 months of experience as a DCS Specialist, have no formal discipline, and a recent AZ Performs score of 3.0 or higher.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
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 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)
All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements
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