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Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
2800 North Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona 85128

Salary: $43,000.00 - $45,000.00 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: August 24, 2026

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 an Intermediate Care Facility Monitor. 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Conducts on-site monitoring visits to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements for SO ICFs, including life safety and emergency preparedness. Prepares for reviews/inspections by reviewing past reports, incidents, complaints, etc. Meets with management to explain non-compliance. Drives to and from facilities to conduct on-site monitoring; local and statewide travel is required.
● Writes detailed reports of monitoring visit findings, including quarterly and annual reports to SORS management.
● Conducts follow-up inspections 30 days or sooner after the initial review if corrections were necessary.
● Conducts staff training and provides technical assistance to facility staff and management as needed.
● Communicates findings to SORS Quality meetings.

Knowledge in:
● ICF/ID Federal and State requirements
● Monitoring ICF/ID facilities
● Human dynamics and organizational systems
● Needs of people with Developmental/Intellectual disabilities and the care provided to them

Skills In:
● Observation and obtaining information from people in a non-threatening manner
● Problem-solving and Critical thinking
● Oral and written communication
● Time management
● Providing constructive feedback in a manner that fosters collaboration
● Basic computer use (e.g., Word, Excel, Google)

Ability to:
● Work independently
● Understand complex constructs
● Combine content, perspectives, and techniques associated with the various elements of a program to achieve specific monitoring goals

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
● One (1) year of experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities and one (1) year of experience working in an ICF/ID facility.

● 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 operati