Job No: 542709
Work Type: Full-time
Location: APACHE JUNCTION,AVONDALE,BUCKEYE,CHANDLER,GILBERT,GLENDALE,GOODYEAR,MESA,PEORIA,PHOENIX,QUEEN CREEK,SAN TAN VALLEY,SCOTTSDALE,SURPRISE,TEMPE
Categories: Social Work/Human Services,Management/Supervisor
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona's children through prevention, services, and support.
COACH SUPERVISOR
Job Location:
Post of Duty will be within Maricopa County
Posting Details:
Salary: $35.4808 hourly/ $73,800.06 annual
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 8/16/2026
JOB SUMMARY:
This position will lead a team of Supervision Coaches that serve the mission of DCS by assisting in building workforce members' proficiency in clinical supervision, administrative supervision, the DCS safety practice model, and family and youth engagement practice
JOB DUTIES:
Provides direction, supervision, and consultation to Supervision Coaches; ensures Supervision Coaches demonstrate fidelity to practice models, fosters skill building, and professional growth and development of team members; partners with internal practice experts to support growth and learning of Supervision Coaches.
Delivers training to Supervision Coaches and agency leaders; organizes, leads, and participates in meetings, committees and work groups with Supervision Coaches, internal and external stakeholders; performs public speaking.
Tracks and monitors data related to direct reports; utilizes data to problem solve with direct reports; identifies trends, strengths, and irregularities and shares findings with Program Manager; communicates needed actions to address opportunities for improvement with Program Manager.
Builds and maintains relationships with regional leaders to understand the strengths and opportunities of the Supervision Coach service delivery within local offices.
Travels within region, county and state as needed to fulfill job functions.
Performs other related duties as required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Federal and State laws, State and Departmental Policies, Procedures and Standards related to child protection
Gathering qualitative and quantitative information and evaluation techniques.
SAFE AZ Model, Protective Factors Framework and Practice Guideline
Arizona Management Systems and Administrative Supervision
Skill in:
Oral and written communication
Building Relationships
Modeling leadership competencies in delegating, assessing work products, problem solving, providing feedback, creative and critical thinking
Teaching, Coaching and mentoring
Applying the principles of safety science and culture of safety
Ability to:
Apply complex practice related to SAFE AZ Model
Create and foster a safe work culture
Travel Statewide
Work after hours and on weekend when needed
Make independent decisions
Hold others accountable
Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate staff
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Master's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university AND
Three (3) Years as a DCS Program Supervisor OR
One (1) Year as a DCS Program Supervisor (Coach)
Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from the CPS Central Registry.
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, and 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:
As an employee of the Department of Child Safety you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that can become effective as soon as two weeks after starting!
Benefits include:
Paid sick leave.
Paid vacation that includes ten (10) holidays per year.
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Competitive health and dental insurance plans.
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
We also offer optional employee benefits that include:
Vision coverage.
Short-term disability insurance.
Deferred compensation plans.
Supplemental life insurance.
Employee wellness plans
Bi-Lingual Stipend
In an effort to better serve our communities, DCS offers a Bi-Lingual Stipend to all interested and eligible DCS Employees who successfully complete a language proficiency exam. Qualifying employees will receive a $500 annual stipend paid in equal increments.
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:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
ASRS participation may begin immediately (if you were a previous member) or upon your 27th week of employment (if you have never been an ASRS member previously).
Contact Us:
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.
