What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASE AIDE - VISITATION position at Arizona Department of Child Safety?
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY
The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona’s children through prevention, services, and support.
Assistant Case Manager (Case Aide)‐Visitation
Job Location:
2440 ADOBE RD.
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
Posting Details
Salary: $17.3484 hourly
Grade: 14
Closing Date: 12/13/2025
WHO ARE WE?
At the Arizona Department of Child Safety (“DCS”), we call ourselves "compassioneers" because everything we do is done with a compassionate heart. We work tirelessly to protect children, reunify families, ensure safe living environments and prevent unnecessary trauma. As an agency, we are proud to be a pillar of strength for our communities, and proud to do work each day that makes an impact on the world around us every day.
Becoming an Assistant Case Manager (Case Aide) at DCS can be a life-changing event! If you have a passion to work with children and families, DCS is the place for you.
Together we can make a difference through service!
Candidates who are successfully employed as Case Aide for five (4) years will be eligible to apply for a promotional opportunity to a DCS Specialist Trainee Position ($21.7068 hourly).
WHAT DOES AN ASSISTANT CASE MANAGER (CASE AIDE) DO?
A DCS Assistant Case Manager-Visitation (Case Aide-Visitation) is responsible for safely escorting and/or transporting clients to DCS visitation meetings and documenting observations.
A day in the life of a DCS Assistant Case Manager-Visitation (Case Aide-Visitation) can look like:
WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES ARE HELPFUL?
Knowledge Of
Computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite), mobile devices, digital calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams).
Skill In
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; general clerical functions such as, data entry and filling; verbal and written communication; eliciting and gathering information; modeling professional behavior with clients; time management and multi-tasking; and observation.
Ability To
Gain knowledge on information regarding human and social services; understand and adhere to related State, Federal and local laws, as well as, DCS policies and procedures; comply with casework principles and practices; comprehend and follow moderately complex written and oral instructions; organize data in a logical and coherent manner; prepare written reports accurately in a prescribed format; actively listen and provide supportive attention to clients; acquire and renew CPR Certification.
Selective Preference
The ideal candidate will have some college experience with credit hours in child development, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social services, sociology or related field or 1year experience in a child welfare environment, indirectly or directly working with clients or experience working with children in a controlled environment (e.g. nanny, daycare, teacher's aide).
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE A CASE AIDE?
Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, and 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 HAS EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND PERKS! WE OFFER:
As an employee of the Department of Child Safety you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that can become effective as soon as two weeks after starting!
Benefits Include
In an effort to better serve our communities, DCS offers a Bi-Lingual Stipend to all interested and eligible DCS Employees who successfully complete a language proficiency exam. Qualifying employees will receive a $500 annual stipend paid in equal increments.
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
Retirement
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
ASRS participation may begin immediately (if you were a previous member) or upon your 27th week of employment (if you have never been an ASRS member previously).
Contact Us
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. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona’s children through prevention, services, and support.
Assistant Case Manager (Case Aide)‐Visitation
Job Location:
2440 ADOBE RD.
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
Posting Details
Salary: $17.3484 hourly
Grade: 14
Closing Date: 12/13/2025
WHO ARE WE?
At the Arizona Department of Child Safety (“DCS”), we call ourselves "compassioneers" because everything we do is done with a compassionate heart. We work tirelessly to protect children, reunify families, ensure safe living environments and prevent unnecessary trauma. As an agency, we are proud to be a pillar of strength for our communities, and proud to do work each day that makes an impact on the world around us every day.
Becoming an Assistant Case Manager (Case Aide) at DCS can be a life-changing event! If you have a passion to work with children and families, DCS is the place for you.
Together we can make a difference through service!
Candidates who are successfully employed as Case Aide for five (4) years will be eligible to apply for a promotional opportunity to a DCS Specialist Trainee Position ($21.7068 hourly).
WHAT DOES AN ASSISTANT CASE MANAGER (CASE AIDE) DO?
A DCS Assistant Case Manager-Visitation (Case Aide-Visitation) is responsible for safely escorting and/or transporting clients to DCS visitation meetings and documenting observations.
A day in the life of a DCS Assistant Case Manager-Visitation (Case Aide-Visitation) can look like:
- Supervising visitation meetings among clients (parents and children)
- Entering case notes into the computer-based Case Management System
- Driving on state business to transport children to appointments, etc.
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES ARE HELPFUL?
Knowledge Of
Computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite), mobile devices, digital calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams).
Skill In
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; general clerical functions such as, data entry and filling; verbal and written communication; eliciting and gathering information; modeling professional behavior with clients; time management and multi-tasking; and observation.
Ability To
Gain knowledge on information regarding human and social services; understand and adhere to related State, Federal and local laws, as well as, DCS policies and procedures; comply with casework principles and practices; comprehend and follow moderately complex written and oral instructions; organize data in a logical and coherent manner; prepare written reports accurately in a prescribed format; actively listen and provide supportive attention to clients; acquire and renew CPR Certification.
Selective Preference
The ideal candidate will have some college experience with credit hours in child development, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social services, sociology or related field or 1year experience in a child welfare environment, indirectly or directly working with clients or experience working with children in a controlled environment (e.g. nanny, daycare, teacher's aide).
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE A CASE AIDE?
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Arizona issued driver’s license.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, and 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 HAS EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND PERKS! WE OFFER:
As an employee of the Department of Child Safety you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that can become effective as soon as two weeks after starting!
Benefits Include
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation that includes ten (10) holidays per year.
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Competitive health and dental insurance plans.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Vision coverage.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Deferred compensation plans.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Employee wellness plans
In an effort to better serve our communities, DCS offers a Bi-Lingual Stipend to all interested and eligible DCS Employees who successfully complete a language proficiency exam. Qualifying employees will receive a $500 annual stipend paid in equal increments.
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
Retirement
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
ASRS participation may begin immediately (if you were a previous member) or upon your 27th week of employment (if you have never been an ASRS member previously).
Contact Us
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. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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