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.

NETWORK SUPERVISOR

Job Location:

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
4000 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Posting Details:

Salary: $50,000.00 - $52,000.00 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: July 18, 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 who 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 Network Supervisor. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services empower individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, healthy, and meaningful lives.

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 a 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:
● Ensures all Network staff have updated information regarding policy & procedure in order to perform their job duties. Ensures Network staff provides appropriate monitoring, training, & technical assistance to QVs & IPs. Provides leadership, mentoring, & coaching for staff & team members. Completes Performance Appraisals, authorizes leave, approves ETE Timecards, required meetings & documentation for all assigned Network staff.
● Oversee the training, contracts, registration, and tracking of QV and IP providers. Monitors budgets; monitors programmatic issues and compliance with QV Contract licensing standards; oversees recruitment efforts; certification; contracting Independent Providers (IP); completing information and reviewing residential placements.
● Provides leadership, training and guidance to all Network staff including Independent Provider (IP) Coordinators, Home and Community Based (HCBS), Residential and Day Program Coordinators and provides technical assistance and training to QVs and Support Coordination staff as needed.
● Maintains relationships with DES Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation (OLCR) and Independent Providers, and QV community to develop positive outcomes for members and families. In addition, the Network Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the development of community relationships to further the inclusion of members and families served by the Division.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:
● Principles of supervision, coaching and conflict resolution.
● Basic principles and practices of Case Management.
● Person Centered Planning and support Article 21-557 and the provision of services to members with disabilities in Arizona.
Skills in:
● Assessment and evaluation of programs for members with developmental disabilities.
● Leadership and interpersonal relations as applied to contacts