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)
3425 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85008

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 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 affords employees flexibility, 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 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:

• 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 of federal and state laws and regulations for Vocational Rehabilitation, rehabilitation principles and practices and