DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY

POST-PERNENANCY SUPPORTS (SUBSIDY)
1818 E Sky Harbor Circle North Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $28.1875 HRLY/$58,630.00 Salary 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: January 17, 2026

The AZ Adoption Subsidy Program is a primary post-permanency support for adoptive parents who adopt a child with special needs from the foster care system. This position supervises case managers responsible for executing child-specific adoption subsidy agreements with parents, provides case management and supports for the adoptive parents, and reviews each case on an annual basis.

• Supervises case managers in the program. Assures that each agreement, prior to legal execution, meets all federal and state requirements for the program. Signs each agreement as authorized DCS agency designee
  
• Manages the workload for the program. Assigns and re-assigns cases according to the level of expertise of the case manager, the special needs of the child, and array of services needed for the child.
  
• Works with attorneys and providers to assure quality services and prompt agency payment for these services.
  
• Interprets federal and state policies for program to assist case management staff in maintaining compliance. Makes suggestions to the program administrator for improvements in the program, service deliver, and service array.
  
• Implements LEAN management principles for program staff, assures huddle board visual management is in place and utilized to its fullest.
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of :

• LEAN management processes
• Adoption subsidy (assistance)
• Effective supervisory practices
• Ombudsman type practices for demanding clients

Skills in:

• Written and verbal communications
• Caseload management
• Supervisory and leadership techniques

Ability to:

• Make decisions without Program Administrator routine approval
• Work efficiently & effectively with peer supervisors and professional teams
• Periodically review caseloads and modify as necessary based on staff
• Interpret complex federal and state laws

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or a minimum of three years experience in a child welfare or behavioral health position required. Supervisory experience preferred.

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.).

Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from DCS Central Registry.

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).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Vacation time accrued at 4:00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  
• Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
  
• Deferred compensation plan
  
• Wellness plans
  

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV.   Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.  Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov.  The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.