Env., Health, and Safety Generalist Manager jobs in Flagstaff, AZ

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Leaders in Child Protection | Partners in Child Well Being: The Arizona Department of Child Safety is charged with child protection, but we also serve as a visionary leader in primary prevention, partnering with other family-serving agencies and community organizations to improve community health and strengthen families. We call our employees "compassioneers" because everything they do is done with a compassionate heart. We work tirelessly to protect children, reunify families, ensure safe living environments and prevent unnecessary trauma. As an agency, we are proud to be a pillar of strength for our communities, and proud to do work each day that makes an impact on the world around us every day.

Position Summary: A Case Manager/Child Safety Specialist offers valuable support and assistance to children and families in need. This role will require good time management and critical thinking skills. In this position you would assess child safety and risk while working with families, agencies and the courts for case planning. This is a fast paced environment which requires organization, a high degree of expertise and skill in maintaining established quality and accuracy in work assignments.

There are two different types of Case Manager: Investigative and Ongoing

Investigative Specialist:

• Investigate claims of child abuse and neglect and document all information assessed.
• Interview and gather information in order to assess the family, in order to determine if abuse or neglect claim is substantiated.
• Respond to crisis situations and explore options of child removal if warranted.
• Explore placement options such as foster homes, kinship homes, or group homes when a child is removed.

Ongoing Specialist:

• Assist families in achieving permanency through reunification, guardianship, adoption, or the Young Adult Program.
• Assess and facilitate services to assist families in making changes to protect and ensure their children’s safety.
• Help families engage with community partners and contracted agencies to assist in achieving safety for their children.
• Organize Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings to ensure all participants are aligned on the goal of helping the children.
• Continuously document client activity to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Training: During the first 22 weeks of employment you will be classified as a Department of Child Safety Trainee, and will be in training full time. Your training will be a mix of classroom and on-the-job field experience.

Salary: $21.70 per hour

Step Increases

Child Safety Specialists are eligible for incremental pay increases as follows:

• Successful completion of the 22 weeks CORE training $22.59/hour
• One year of Child Safety Specialist service $24.11/hour
• Two years of Child Safety Specialist service $25.96/hour
• Three years of Child Safety Specialist service $27.66/hour

Every child has a story. You can be a part of helping them write something better. See how you can help restore hope in families.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.70 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person