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.

PROGRAM PROJECT SPECIALIST 2

Job Location:

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $17.6821 - $24.7085/ hourly ($36,778.76 - $51,393.68 annually) 

Grade: 19

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 Program Project Specialist 2 with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position is responsible for case creation, documentation, and service authorization for pre-employment transition services. This position will review invoices, track documentation, gather information, and coordinate projects monthly reports. This position provides technical assistance to RSA staff and the public which includes sharing programmatic information.

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 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, 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:

• Responsible for case documentation and service authorization for pre-employment transition services.
• Review pre-employment transition services invoices for calculation accuracy and quality control.
• Maintain tracking documentation for pre-employment transition services and transition projects.
• Complete monthly reports related to pre-employment transition services.
• Responsible for information gathering and reporting.
• Assist with transition-related special projects to include scheduling, documentation, coordination, tracking, and reporting.
• Provide technical assistance to RSA staff, vendors, and community partners.
• Attend community meetings and staff meetings to represent RSA and share programmatic information.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of various software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Gma