DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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PROGRAM REVIEW COMMITTEE CHAIR

Job Location:

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

Posting Details:

Salary: $41,000.00 - $47,000.00 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: April 25, 2025

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 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.

Job Duties:

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, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

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 t