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 that every child, adult, and family in Arizona will be safe and economically secure.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans Our Mission is to make Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their full potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable.

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Salary: $55,202.99 to $99,500.75 

Grade: 25

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The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Program Administrator.

• Monitoring on-going compliance with all ICF/IID and state licensing requirements.
• Managing annual surveys and complaint surveys initiated by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health Services (DHS).
• Complying with CMS and DHS Safety Regulations.
• Facilitating regular management meetings with subordinates and meet regularly on a 1-1 basis with staff who are supervised both directly and through matrix supervision.
• Oversight of all personnel activities including recruitment, hiring, disciplinary actions. performance evaluations and other personnel issues.
• Working with the Office of Facilities Management to ensure the appropriate operation and safety of the physical plant environment.
• Working with Business Operations staff to develop budgets, allocate funds, approve purchase requests, monitor expenditures, and ensure appropriate contracts are in place.
• Ensure the appropriate provision of on-going staff development and training.
• In concert with the Quality Management Department, ensure incident reports are filed in a timely manner, follow up regarding these incidents occurs, requests/assignments of fact findings occur, and appropriate reports are completed in a timely manner.
• Identifying trends which require interventions.
• Liaison with all families/guardians, advocacy groups, HRC/PRC committees, and community organizations.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

• Knowledge of Federal Regulations (Title XIX) for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.
• Knowledge of State legislative process.
• Knowledge of fiscal management including budget development and tracking.
• Knowledge of principles of organizational management.
• Knowledge of positive behavioral support principles.
• Knowledge of communication styles.
• Knowledge of programming components for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge of health and sanitation principles.
• Knowledge of food handling and management regulations.
• Knowledge of educational requirements for a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional.
• Knowledge of development of training modules.
• Skills in oral and written communication with diverse groups of people including all levels of staff, families/guardians, legislators, vendors, public.
• Skills in leadership and management of professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Skills in problem solving principles including listening to an issue, gathering facts objectively, analyzing the information, developing, and implementing a solution and evaluating the results.
• Skill in policy development and public speaking.
• Skills in evaluating programs, analyzing data and developing changes.
• Skills in time and prioritizing management.
• Skills in organizational skills.
• Skills in leadership and motivation; team building.
• Skills in hiring, training, and supervising staff.
• Skills in budget development, analysis, and tracking.
• Ability to assess the residential and day programs for needed changes.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to exhibit leadership and serve as a role model for coworkers, peers, and clients.
• Ability to respond efficiently and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to change tasks regularly without frustration.

• Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
OR
• 5 years of social work experience in administrative positions or at the professional level which includes 3 years of experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
OR
• A Bachelor's degree in social services, health education, education (i.e., psychology, social work, health services) degree or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
AND
• Demonstrate experience in management of complex programs requiring expertise in analytical thinking & strategic planning.

• Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-2758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired state employees.
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• In-state travel is required. This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.). Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.

We offer a competitive benefits package that is unmatched by the private sector and a culture that encourages team success and advocates for personal advancement.
-Affordable Health, Dental, Vision and Life and Disability Insurance
-10 holidays per year
-Paid Vacation and Sick time off - start earning it your 1st day
-Eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
-Contribute to, and participate in the Arizona State Retirement System
-Ride Share and Public Transit Subsidy
-Career Advancement Opportunities
-Tuition reimbursement

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Long Term Disability (LTD) State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 480.589.4222.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.