Job No: 541134
Work Type: Full-time
Location: CHANDLER
Categories: Administrative Support/Customer Service,Misc/Other/Not Applicable
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.
HABILITATION SERVICES PROJECT COORDINATOR
Job Location:
Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
125 E. ELLIOT ROAD CHANDLER, AZ 85225
Posting Details:
Salary: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00
Grade: 18
Closing Date: 5/29/2026
Job Summary:
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizonans thrive? At the Arizona 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 click here (https://youtu.be/Nik5MiXqOV8) on the link 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 Habilitation Service Project Coordinator. 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.
Job Duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Reviews, assesses, and determines completeness of licensing applications and home studies (process license applications within required time frames; assess the family's qualifications, fitness, and safety; ensure applications and home studies are in compliance with licensing regulations, statutes, and associated policy and procedures.
-Updates and inputs information to the electronic application system (Quick Connect).
-Makes recommendations in relation to licensure or denial of licensure.
-Provides technical and/or administrative assistance related to licensing rules. Completes special projects and any other job related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge in:
-Federal and State laws, regulations, and policies governing/pertaining to individuals with developmental disabilities, Developmental Homes (Articles 10 and 11), Licensing, Foster -Homes, and Fingerprinting (including but not limited to Arizona Administrative Codes, Arizona Revised Statues, and Regulatory Administrative Principles).
Skills In:
-Excellent written and verbal communication, including to clearly convey complex regulatory issues in a concise and effective manner to affected individuals.
-Critical analysis of written and verbal communication.
-Interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, facilitation of group interaction for staff members.
-Strong computer skills which include MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, database management software programs, and web-based applications such as Quick Connect.
-Reviewing, understanding, and interpreting Federal and State laws regarding the provisions of services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
-Organizational/workload management.
-Customer service.
Ability to:
-Formulate, interpret, and explain policies, rules, and regulations.
-Analyze information, identify problems, forecast consequences, and develop solutions.
-Make recommendations that are supported by licensing requirements of contractual mandates.
-Establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues, staff, other departments, and the public at large Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and professionalism when representing the department.
-Understand and address the concerns of individuals regulated by OLCR.
Selective Preference(s):
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
-N/A
Pre-Employment Requirements:
-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. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf)
-All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) .
Benefits:
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
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities.
Retirement :
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.
Contact Us:
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us Alyssa Figueroa at 602-653-9837 or alyssafigueroa@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 602-653-9837 or alyssafigueroa@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
