Child Safety Specialist

Phoenix AZ

29 January, 2021

1:07 PM

Description

We are currently hiring Investigative and Ongoing Specialists throughout the state of Arizona!    To learn more about our positions and benefits visit our careers page at https://dcs.az.gov/careers If you have always wanted to make a difference in the life of Arizona’s children and families, now is the time!  WHAT DOES A CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST DO? The job functions of a DCS Specialist include, but are not limited to, the following: 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 child’s possessions when needed.Managing cases throughout the respective county and assigned area.Using a computer and the Department’s Child Welfare Software Programs. TRAINING During the first 22 weeks of employment you will be classified as a DCS Specialist Trainee, and will be in training full time.  Your training will be a mix of classroom and on-the-job training.