PROGRAM MONITOR

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 MONITOR

Job Location : Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

4000 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012 Posting Details : Salary : $43,000.00 - $49,000.00

Grade : 18

Closing Date : March 4, 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 who 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 a Program Monitor. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services empower individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, healthy, and meaningful lives.

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 a close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Job Duties :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Evaluates programs by conducting on-site monitoring visits using the appropriate statutes, rules, regulations and standards of health and safety.
• Writes reports detailing the results of monitoring visits with a request for a Corrective Action Plan to be submitted by the Qualified Vendor for any systemic violations.
• Plans for evaluation of group homes or other programs by reviewing past reports, incidents, complaints, etc.
• Conducts follow-up visits with Qualified Vendors to ensure implementation of Corrective Action Plans.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

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Selective Preference(s) :

The ideal candidate for this position will have :

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Benefits :

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement :

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.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us :

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Wendy Browning at wbrowning@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting wbrowning@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Salary : $43,000 - $49,000