DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Address:  Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
125 East Elliot Road, Chandler, Arizona 85225

Salary: $41,000.00 - $47,000.00 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: April 25, 2025

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 that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here 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 Program Review Committee Chair (PRC). 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 a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Serves as the Program and Review Committee (PRC) Chair for the District. Responsible for coordinating the committee and scheduling PRC meetings per Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) policy. Reviews Behavior Plans (BP) and provides constructive feedback to the Planning team regarding the plans.
• Responsible for approval/disapproval of BPs and tracks the changes recommended by the PRC to the provider agency. Attends provider and IOC meetings. Provider program changes and technical assistance to provider agencies on an individual basis, as needed. Refers providers to the DDD Training Unit for BTP classes, so that agency staff receive proper training.
• Supervises administrative staff including daily supervision, performance review/management, and annual leave/timecards.
• Provides data, meeting agendas, notices, and minutes for PRC to PRC Administrator for review and approval.
• Collaborates with the PRC Administrators in regards to the PRC. Ensures the timely completion of a variety of assigned projects related to the Division and its members with developmental disabilities.

Knowledge in:
• DDD service delivery system and the Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS).
• Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures (i.e. American with Disabilities Act, HIPAA, Article IX, etc.).
• Positive behavior building and behavior building plan development.
• Effective management principles and statistical methods.

Skills In:
• Oral and written communication; interpersonal relationships and diplomacy spanning a large and diverse group of individuals.
• Assessment and evaluation of Behavior Plans (BP) to ensure compliance; Researching, compiling data, and providing comprehensive reports.
• Developing, organizing, and coordinating effective systems to increase the quality of service.
• Using Computer Systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace); supervise and lead.

Ability to:
• Maintain strict confidentiality; work independently and within a variety of diverse groups.
• Work with various committees to ensure proper policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Recognize basic human rights and oversee the implementation of care and assistance needs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Organize information quickly and logically; articulate complex arguments and resolve conflicts between competing information .

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
• At least two (2) years’ experience in Case Management/Support Coordination and/or writing and implementing Behavior Treatment Plans.

• 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. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to Driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operated a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) (R2-10-201.11).
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

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

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Shobana Jeyaraj at 480-915-7157 or shjeyaraj@azdes.gov.

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 480-915-7157 or shjeyaraj@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.