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 1

Job Location:

Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
3274 Bob Drive Prescott, Arizona 86314

Posting Details:

Salary: $52,000.00 - $56,000.00 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: July 15, 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 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 Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as Program Project Specialist 1. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member-driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

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 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:
• Review every stage of the process of delivery for completed case files, check the case file for proper documentation and records, assess whether policy and standard operating procedures were followed, and either close/submit the case or return for re-work. Responsible for meeting performance and productivity metrics on schedule.
• Track status using spreadsheets of all reviewed cases submitted, including those returned for rework. Work in conjunction with the SC leadership and colleagues on cases resubmitted for rework. Follow up with staff and/or supervisor, ensuring all cases returned for re-work are completed within required time frames.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:
• Federal and State Statutes, agency policies, and procedures relating to the care and treatment of persons with developmental disabilities.
• Agency personnel rules and practices.
• Principles and practices of case management, methodology, procedures, and techniques in the development of Individual or Family Support Plans, Individual Service Plans, or Person Centered Plans for people with developmental disabilities.
• Social, intellectual, and behavioral problems of people with developmental disabilities.

Skills In:
• Oral and written communication.
• Organization and workload management.
•Using a variety of computer software packages (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite, etc.)
• Working collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.

Ability to:
• Write clear, concise, and accurate reports.
• Work independently, as appropriate, and as part of a team.
• Manage time and handle multiple, time-sensitive projects.
• Interpret and present policy concepts and demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

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