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 SERVICES PROJECT COORDINATOR-
ICF MONITOR

Job Location:

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

Posting Details:

Salary: $43,000.00 - $49,000.00 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: December 13, 2024

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 Habilitation Services Project Coordinator-ICF Monitor. 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:
• Conducts on-site monitoring visits to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements for ICFs including life safety and emergency preparedness. Prepares for reviews/inspections by reviewing past reports, incidents, complaints, etc. Meets with management to explain non compliance.
• Writes reports detailing the results of monitoring visits with a request for a Plan of Correction for State managed sites or a Corrective Action Plan to be submitted by the Qualified Vendor for any systemic violations.
• Evaluates other programs by conducting on-site monitoring visits using contractual and programmatic requirements, appropriate statutes, rules, regulations and standards of health and safety where the Division provides funding including medical supported group homes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:
• ICF/ID Federal and State requirements. Monitoring ICF/ID facilities.
• Developmental Disabilities rules, regulations, programmatic requirements, and standards.
• Contract expectations for division services.
• Personnel practices and staff training.
Skills in:
• Oral and written communication and documentation.
• Negotiation.
• Provide technical assistance to Division staff and Qualified Vendors on various quality activities.
Ability to:
• Utilize databases and common computer programs at a proficient level.
• Interpret and apply federal and state laws, rules and regulations and contracts.
• Establish positive and professional relationships with Qualified Vendors, Division staff and co-workers.

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
• Up to two (2) years of experience working within the Division of Developmental Disabilities or comparable experience. This can be achieved by supervising commun