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At the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), we call ourselves
\"compassioneers\" because everything we 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.\
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Becoming a Child Safety Specialist can be a life-changing event! If you
have a passion to work with children and families, DCS is the place for
you.\
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Together we can make a difference through service!\
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Step Increases\
Child Safety Specialists are eligible for incremental pay increases as
follows:\
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Upon successful completion of the Arizona Department of Child Safety, 22
week CORE training program \$22.59/hour\
One year of Arizona Department of Child Safety Specialist service
\$24.11/hour\
Two years of Arizona Department of Child Safety Specialist service
\$25.96/hour\
Three years of Arizona Department of Child Safety Specialist service
\$27.66/hour\
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If youre good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If youre the best
at what you do, come work at DCS!
WHAT DOES A CASE MANAGER/CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST DO?**
A Child Safety Specialist offers valuable support and assistance to
children and families in need. This role requires strong time management
and critical thinking skills. A Child Safety Specialist assesses 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. The essential job
functions of a DCS Specialist include, but are not limited to:\
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Responding to reported allegations of child abuse and/or neglect
Assessing child safety and risk
Conducting interviews and gathering information
Making in-and-out of home contacts with families and children
Attending Court hearings
Preparing case plans and conducting case plan staffing
Authoring professional reports and filling out documentation
Coordinating and monitoring services
Placing children, transporting children, and moving a childs
possessions when needed
Managing cases throughout the respective county and assigned area
Using a computer and the Departments Child Welfare Software Programs
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Alternative work hours may be required, including overtime, weekends and
holidays.
WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES ARE HELPFUL?**
Knowledge of:\
Confidential principles; behavior modification, conflict resolution and
counseling principles and techniques; intervention techniques;
interviewing procedures; child development, family systems, family
centered practice; behavioral indicators of mental health disturbance,
impact of abuse and neglect, separation and loss issues and child
welfare practices.\
Computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite); mobile devices, digital
calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams).\
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Skill in:\
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; verbal and
written communication; eliciting and gathering information; modeling
professional behavior with clients; time management and multi-tasking;
keen observation; sensitivity to needs, feelings and cultures; dealing
calmly and effectively with high stress situations; adaptability; and
making independent decisions.\
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Ability to:\
Complete work tasks thoroughly; lead, take responsibility; analyze
information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems;
recognize and address su bstance abuse issues in adults and children and
documentation of client and professional contact to ensure records are
accurately conveyed and reported; and enter, retrieve and correct data
in a computer-based system; and acquire and renew CPR Certification.
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE A CASE MANAGER/CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST?**
Bachelor\'s or Master\'s Degree from an accredited college or
university-must provide awarded transcripts to confirm degree, OR four
years of experience as a DCS Case Aide\
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public
Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card\
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Any employee operating
Seniority level Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Other
Industries Government Administration
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