DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

HABILITATION SUPERVISOR 1

Job Location:

Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
1750 East Windsor Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85006

Shift
PM Shift 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Posting Details:

Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: March 17, 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 Habilitation Supervisor 1. 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.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Maintain compliance with ICF/IID certification requirements & Managed Care surveys including ensuring staff are knowledgeable of & implement all federal and state regulations. Models/monitors behavior to ensure all staff provide consistently high quality of care for members, (i.e., appropriate attire, skin & nail care, bathing & grooming, provision of a safe, hygienic environment, & treating members with dignity, respect, & privacy.
• Completes performance evaluations (MAP); approves ETE Timecards for staff; facilitates shift meetings; communicates with staff regarding job performance; completes work always schedules and assures adequate staffing levels; participates in interviews and problem-solving personnel issues. Communicates pertinent information to staff related to their job & individuals for whom they are responsible.
• Completes review of Client Incident Reports to ensure all information is accurate, complete with results sent to the supervisor. Ensures calls are made to administrator on member incidents as required by policy during the same shift. Ensures required documentation is completed daily (e.g., ETE Timecards, program data, treatment sheets, member fund requests/reconciliations, etc.).
• Participates in ISP development, ISP reconvenes, Behavior Management Reviews, Psychiatric clinics, Home Risk Meetings, etc. Ensures staff is knowledgeable of each member and able to advocate for the member effectively. Reviews strategies, data records, mealtime books, monthly progress reports, etc.
• Model/monitor/train staff to comply w/ISP regarding programs, activities, therapy needs, behavior challenges, active treatment, & mealtimes. Ensure provision of socialization & positive learning exp. in the community. Administer medications properly upon successful completion of appropriate 16-hour medication technician or medication administration course & monitors to assure all staff are following medication procedures.
• Demonstrates leadership by displaying a positive attitude, promoting teamwork, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, problem solving, giving recognition, and striving to improve services. May perform housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and other miscellaneous duties.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:
• Agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Specialized needs for individuals with intellectual disabilitie