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.

HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Job Location:

OFFICE OF STATEWIDE PREVENTION
3003 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012

Posting Details:

Salary: $25.3846 HRLY/$52,799.99 Salary 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: January 23, 2025

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the administration of the Healthy Families Arizona (HFAZ) statewide prevention program.

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:

• Complete frequent 2-3 days quality assurance visits throughout the state.
  
• Monitor the program to ensure model fidelity and compliance with accreditation standards. This includes providing frequent technical assistance and quality assurance.
  
• Research, analyze, write and update, programmatic reports. Coordinate with work groups, community groups and others designated for the purpose of practice improvement. Facilitate and participate in program related meetings with providers and internal/external stakeholders. This includes creating presentations and public speaking.
  
• Assist with the development and writing of program policy/procedure and revisions/updates as necessary.
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Child development, family risk factors, family-centered practice, child abuse prevention programs, and home visiting services
  
• Protective factors and community resources
  
• Federal, state and local programs and resources regarding area of assignment
  
• The Healthy Families Program model
  
• Terminology of Arizona's child welfare system processes, including family-centered practice
  
• Contract practices and procedures

Skills in:

• Project management (e.g. planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising projects of varying size and magnitude)
  
• Facilitating meetings, problem solving, managing multiple projects and deadlines
  
• Statistical and programmatic data analysis
  
• Verbal and written communication
  
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
  

Ability to:

• Respond to multiple demands
  
• Establish and maintain collaborative professional relationships
  
• Travel frequently including overnight stays (sometimes weekly)
  
• Lead statewide provider meetings, complete public presentations for various audiences including agency staff, community partners, and advisory board
  
• Assist in monitoring program budget
  
• Plan, organize and coordinate projects both in groups and independently
  
• Track program performance measures required by both state and national standards
  
• Identify problems and develop resolutions in both routine and emergency situations
  
• Make independent decisions and work under general supervision
  
• Analyze program data, complete program reports, monitor online database system
  
• Learn and adhere to Departmental policies and procedures
  

Selective Preference(s):

Previous experience in child welfare or related government or private/non-profit sector work that matches knowledge, skills, and abilities.