What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM SPECIALIST position at Arizona Department of Economic Security?
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 SPECIALIST
Job Location : Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)
Address : 1789 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details : Salary : $29.4910 Hourly
Grade : 21
Closing Date : 1 / 28 / 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 Aging and Adult Services, seeks an analytical, collaborative, highly motivated individual to join our team as a Program Specialist with the Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program. DAAS supports at-risk Arizonans to meet their basic needs and to live safely, with dignity and independence. Services and programs reach a diverse population of Arizonans.
Under supervision, you administer and provide oversight for your assigned program undertaking a broad range of functions and responsibilities. You coordinate efforts with the Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP) contractors and a diverse array of community organizations and other groups. You implement monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure program integrity. You assist in monitoring revenue, encumbrances, and expenditures to ensure fiscal compliance and efficiency in program area. You analyze and respond to quickly moving and time-sensitive issues. You deliver work products related to procurement, delivery of services, and funding and resource development. You develop and analyze data about program performance. You write a variety of technical and administrative federal and state reports. In-state and out-of-state travel is required.
Refugee Program – Under supervision, you undertake a broad range of functions and responsibilities for services programs' meet requirements, coordinate with the contractors, engage in data collection and analysis for reports preparation and submission, support monitoring and evaluation efforts to ensure program integrity and continuous improvement of quality of services delivered to customers to attain goals of Refugee Resettlement.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, 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.
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 (1-5 days per month in the office / hoteling).
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 :
- Coordinate efforts with key stakeholders to support the goals of refugees achieving economic self-sufficiency and successfully resettling in Arizona. Monitor and provide technical guidance and assistance to contractors and community education to an array of stakeholders. Coordinate efforts and facilitate meetings with contractors, community partners, and stakeholders in the program area.
- Deliver assorted work products related to procurement, delivery of services, and funding and resource development. Develop tools to gather and maintain information necessary for programmatic assessment, analysis and reporting. Assist in preparing reports in accordance with governing requirements. Work to ensure refugees have meaningful access to programs and services for which they are eligible.
- Collaborate with colleagues on a variety of projects and tasks when necessary to ensure timely and quality completion of Administration goals.
- Employ good project management principles towards achieving goals (e.g., managing time effectively, analyzing and setting priorities, and providing necessary follow-through to ensure timely completion of projects). Identify and resolve any critical issues arising affecting projects and goals.
- Assist in the implementation of plans, manuels and directives. Analyze analyze and assess policies, systems and services, recommend and implement improved approaches and paradigms.
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Benefits :
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
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 us Cherece at 602-851-5683 or daashr@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 Cherece at 602-851-5683 or daashr@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Salary : $29
