Developmental Home Program (DHP) Licensing Specialist

About Your Role:

This position is for Yavapai County, Arizona

As a Developmental Home Licensing Worker, you will work closely with the DHP Statewide Supervisor with regard to operations of the CDH/ADH (Child and Adult Developmental Homes) program. This position ensures timeliness of reports, monitoring of families and provides consistency and knowledge of Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to ensure program integrity and compliance within this positions caseload.

This position monitors homes licensed under Article 10 and 11 (Child and Adult Developmental Homes) ensuring the licensing regulations are met for each home. Licensing monitoring activities may include but are not limited to home visits one or two times monthly, amendments and annual renewals. The licensing worker acts as a Member advocate, assuring that Article 9 is maintained for all individuals receiving services from the Arizona Department of Economic Security/Division of Developmental Disabilities (DES/DDD) placed in an HRT Child or Adult Developmental Home and/or licensed foster homes with a DD Certification. The licensing worker will write Behavior Treatment Plans as required by Article 9 for individuals residing in licensed homes and attend annual PRC meetings.

This position carries a caseload.

Perks of this role:

• Compensation: $21/ hour 

Does the following apply to you?

• Bachelors’ Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Human Services or related field and five (5) years’ experience with developmental disabilities, child welfare services and/or social services required or ten (10) years’ experience with developmental disabilities if no degree achieved.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid unrestricted Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must meet the requirements to be a safe transporter and driver. 
• Must possess a current Arizona State Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years. 
• Must have personal vehicle liability insurance and vehicle registration as required.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Economic Security (DES) Clearance with no substantiated reports.
• Must obtain and maintain Article 9 instructor certification.
• When required, the ability to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, and if requested a physical exam.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Comfortable with travelling in Northern Arizona

 What we offer:

Full Time Employees:

• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
• up to 10 Paid holidays*
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
• DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
• Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

All Employees:

• 401K
• Free licensure supervision
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance program
• Perks @Pathways - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cellphone stipend*