CAMPUS MONITOR

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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CAMPUS MONITOR

Job Location

Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

2800 North Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona, 85128

Posting Details

Salary: $36,000.00 - $42,000.00

Grade: 17

Closing Date: November 27, 2025

Job Summary

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view 'Our DES' video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Campus Monitor. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Job Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Ensure staff are knowledgeable and comply with all federal regulations. Demonstrate/monitor to all staff ensuring consistent, high quality care for members including appropriate attire, nails and skin care; bathing and grooming; provision of a safe, sanitary environment; and treating individuals with dignity, respect and privacy.
• Provide guidance and assistance to staff regarding program and active treatment implementation. Assists staff to identify various activities promoting positive learning opportunities for members. Conduct medication administration observations and report results; and administers medication, as needed, upon successful completion of appropriate 16-hour medication technician or medication administration course.
• Reviews data and documentation in the member files for compliance with regulations and report results to management.
• Provides guidance and assistance with emergencies, including medical, behavioral and facility emergencies (e.g., power failure; equipment failure, etc.) Maintain communication between Management and the facility while resolving the emergency and make necessary notifications. Provide guidance to staff in order to resolve the emergency situation.
• Monitors for campus security by routinely observing for unauthorized visitors, safety concerns, unusual situations and emergencies. Maintain communication with the Management staff who are off campus for problem resolution, as needed. Communicates with guardians/family members who visit in the evenings and/or weekends.
• Assure sufficient staff are on duty to meet the member's needs in each residence and reassign staff as necessary; demonstrate leadership by displaying a positive attitude, promoting teamwork, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures; problem solving; giving recognition and striving to improve services.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge in

• Individual Support Plan (ISP) process
• Member rights and advocacy
• Principles of positive behavioral supports
• Interdisciplinary team process
  
  

Skills In

• Oral & written communication and problem solving
• Multi-tasking and prioritizing
• Time management and motivation
• Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of member specific plans
• Teamwork and team building
  
  

Ability to

• Learn, interpret and apply federal and state rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to ICF/IID facilities and group homes
• Manage emergency situations in an effective, calm and professional manner
• Monitor the provision of care to members
• Guide a diverse group of staff to accomplish goals
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

The ideal candidate for this position will have

• Ability to read & write in English and be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary
• A High School or General Education Development *GED) diploma
• One year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

• 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. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to Driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operated a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) (R2-10-201.11).
• Employment may be contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
  
  

Benefits

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
  
  

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

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us Johanna Valdiviezo at 480-919-6798 or JValdiviezo@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 480-919-6798 or JValdiviezo@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.