Program Specialist I (Job 2904)

JOB TITLE:
Program Specialist

JOB #:

2904

DIVISION:

Dependent Children’s Services

HIRING SALARY
$44,597.00 ($21.44 hourly)

CLOSING DATE:
All positions are open until filled.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM:
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Program Specialist I will be responsible for the facilitation of at least one, but up to two boards following the mandated review process outlined by state statute and program policy. In addition, this position will help with quality assurance, data integrity, and reporting as directed by the Program Manager. This position will act as a lead training assistant for new Administrative II staff and a backup to the Administrative Assistant III who are responsible for secretarial work associated with the Foster Care Review Board Program (FCRB), including data entry, copying, filing, typing, and extensive public phone contact.

This position will also communicate with DCS Case Managers, ensure FCRB recommendation reports are distributed, review and correct FCRB Findings and Recommendations, and recruit screen and recommend new members to serve on boards and ensure proper training

After an initial period of at least three months in person, this position may offer the ability to work remotely up to two days per week, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in public administration, court administration, social science or a related field. The ability to maintain confidentiality, manage work assignments with a flexible demeanor, and work successfully with a wide variety of professionals and lay people associated with the justice system and foster care. This position also requires extensive attention to detail, organization skills, and considerable knowledge of English, grammar and punctuation skills.

The preferred candidate will have knowledge of Arizona laws, policies and procedures pertaining to foster care and the operation of the Foster Care Review Boards, the Department of Child Safety, and Juvenile Courts.

Travel level: up to ____% within the state. Valid divers license required.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include computer testing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, proofreading, typing, etc.) and first and/or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular Full-time, non-exempt position.

BENEFITS:

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Court offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• 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. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

RETIREMENT:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer