AHCCCS

Address:  150 N. 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Must Reside in Arizona.

Salary: $62,000 - $66,000

Grade: 21 FLSA Status: Exempt 

Closing Date: Open until Closed. 

Open Until Filled

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the agency’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

A career in public service awaits you. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

A great benefit of working for the State of Arizona is a fantastic work/life balance. State employees enjoy challenging work, popular remote work options, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career growth opportunities. The State of Arizona ranks #30 in Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America! This recognition honors organizations that champion employee wellbeing through innovative health programs, inclusive wellness initiatives, and a culture rooted in care.

Under the direction of the DBHH Substance Use Block Grant (SUBG) Administrator, this position serves as the primary liaison with contracted providers to support effective implementation of SUBG-funded activities in Arizona. Responsibilities include maintaining regular communication with contractor staff; providing guidance on the appropriateness, effectiveness, and allowability of substance use services; and conducting contract oversight and monitoring to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements. The position also supports program evaluation activities, including assessing program reach and impact; collaborates with internal divisions on SUBG-related initiatives; assists in preparing required SAMHSA applications, plans, and reports; and performs additional duties as assigned, which may involve coordination with colleagues across DBHH and AHCCCS.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Oversight and Monitoring of Grant Funds and Programs: Oversee SUBG subrecipients, contractors, and projects to ensure effective implementation and alignment with SAMHSA requirements and state priorities. Maintain regular communication with contractors on service delivery and monitor performance, compliance, and best-practice adherence through ongoing communication, technical assistance, deliverable reviews, operational reviews, and site visits. Provide guidance on the appropriateness and allowability of funded services. Develop and monitor grant work plans for timely, compliant execution. Partner with finance to review spending, projections, and expenditures, advising on allowable and programmatically appropriate use of SUBG funds.
• Data Informed Planning and Evaluation: Support data-driven decision making by collaborating with DBHH staff, subrecipients, and contractors on needs assessments, data review, planning, and evaluation. Use statewide and regional data to identify gaps, assess needs, and inform priorities.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations on SUBG fund allocation to ensure alignment with SAMHSA and statutory requirements, and assist with evaluation activities measuring program reach, outcomes, and impact. Collaboration, Cross Division Coordination, and Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a SUBG Subject Matter Expert by delivering presentations, training, and technical guidance to AHCCCS staff, contractors, and stakeholders. Collaborate with internal divisions—finance, quality, analytics, and policy—to support coordinated SUBG implementation and contribute to contract language, policy, and process development. Participate in cross-cutting initiatives, workgroups, and stakeholder meetings; support capacity building for partners; represent AHCCCS in state and national forums; and stay current on SAMHSA guidance, regulations, and best practices.
• Grant Planning, Applications, and Federal Reporting: Assist in preparing grant plans, applications, reports, and SAMHSA-required submissions, including the annual Block Grant Application and SUBG Report. Ensure timely, accurate submission of documentation and performance data in federal reporting systems such as WebBGAS and eRA Commons. Maintain thorough records to meet federal audit, monitoring, and compliance requirements.

Knowledge:
• Arizona's behavioral health program delivery system ( specifically substance use services)
• Strategic planning work plan development, needs assessments and evaluation
• Evidence based practices and research in prevention, treatment, and recovery
• Oversight and monitoring contractual requirements
• Performance Management (PM) model and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) methods in a public health setting

Skills:
• Computer skills including use of Microsoft Office (or comparable software program): Excel, Word, PowerPoint • Project management
• Public speaking and training skills
• Interpersonal, communication, networking and facilitation skills
• Strong negotiation and problem resolution skills
• Program planning, implementation, evaluation

Abilities:
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Work in a fast paced, ever changing environment
• Speak to large and diverse populations
• Motivate groups of individuals and work cooperatively in a team environment
• Plan and implement complex initiatives, tasks, and events
• Drive statewide

Minimum:
• 5 years' experience in grant services (managing grants or contracts) or in direct behavioral health services (prevention, treatment, recovery) AND/OR Bachelor's degree in addictions sciences, psychology, social work/social services, public health, or public administration and 1 year of grant services or direct behavioral health services experience.

Preferred:
• Multi-lingual candidates preferred. Certification or credential or license in addiction technician/counseling, addiction science, prevention science, public health/health education, peer recovery support, counseling. 

• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

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