Job No: 541396
Work Type: Full-time
Location: REMOTE OPTIONS,COTTONWOOD,LAKESIDE,PAYSON,PINETOP
Categories: Social Work/Human Services
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.
REHABILITATION SERVICES SUPERVISOR
Job Location:
Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
Location flexible: Cottonwood, Payson, Pinetop/Lakeside
(Candidates who reside in the Central Arizona Valley Verde communities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be assigned to the nearest office location based on their residence.)
Posting Details:
Salary: $28.0288/ hourly ($58,299.90 annually)
Grade: 22
Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received
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 that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nik5MiXqOV8) to view 'Our DES' video. Come join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Rehabilitation Services Supervisor with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position is responsible for providing direct supervision to Vocational Rehabilitation staff including hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and performing disciplinary action when necessary. The position is responsible for monitoring case management practices to ensure compliance with RSA policies and procedures.
Travel is required for client meetings, outreach/events and office coverage.
Travel will be required for State business. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. 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 operates a personally owned vehicle on State business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code [A.A.C.] R2-10-207.11).
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (minimum 2 days per week in the office/hoteling).
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that a?ords employees ?exibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in o?ces, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provides supervision and oversight of Vocational Rehabilitation staff. Responsible for personnel functions including hiring, staffing, coaching, mentoring, evaluating, and training.
Completes unit reports; analyzes and interprets case management and performance reports and determines course of action.
Represents RSA in community partnership/stakeholder meetings, forums, boards, committees, and work groups. Participates in public relations, community outreach, and responds to public and program inquiries.
Responds to and researches client inquires and appeals.
Facilitates regular team meetings, discussions, and case staffing; responsible for assigning workloads and duties.
Reviews cases for quality assurance through formal and informal case reviews. Reviews and approves client cases.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge in:
Federal and state laws and regulations for Vocational Rehabilitation, rehabilitation principles and practices and reporting requirements.
Various disabilities and effective case management techniques.
Counseling techniques.
Knowledge of effective management and supervisory techniques.
Skill in:
Leadership, problem solving, decision making, and negotiating.
Analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting data to implement solutions.
Oral and written communication.
Ability to:
Work with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Prioritize tasks, ability to provide leadership and teambuilding.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Selective Preference(s):
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field; plus one year experience, paid or unpaid, working with individuals with disabilities.
One year of supervisory or management experience.
Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
Candidate shall have or meet the requirements to obtain prior to their first day of employment, a valid Level One Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; 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).
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
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 program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
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 Maritza Duffy (602) 679-5360 or email maritzaduffy@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) 679-5360 or emailing maritzaduffy@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
