Top 238 Special needs advocate Jobs in Arizona

AAA Client Advocate
Western Arizona Council of Governments —Bullhead City, AZ
- $20.88 - $26.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Nursing
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Group Home Manager
AIRES LLC —Sierra Vista, AZ
- From $19.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Hybrid BCBA - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
Maxim Healthcare Services —Avondale, AZ
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Home health
- Communication skills
- Profit sharing
- Continuing education credits
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Licensed Care Provider for Children or Adults with Special Needs
Family Partners —Maricopa County, AZ
- From $128 a day
- Contract
- Background check
- Adults
- Children
- Disability insurance
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Transportation Supervisor
One Step Beyond, Inc —Phoenix, AZ
- $16.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Licensed Care Provider for Adults with Special Needs- Yuma AZ
Family Partners —Yuma, AZ
- $128 a day
- Full-time
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Caregiving
- Disability insurance
- Referral program
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Direct Support Professional (Casa Grande)
The Opportunity Tree —Casa Grande, AZ
- $15 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Group Home Manager
AIRES LLC —Tucson, AZ
- From $19.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Direct Support Professional Day Program (Phoenix)
The Opportunity Tree —Phoenix, AZ
- $15.50 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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[Bilingual]- Care Coordinator
Pathways for Life —Mesa, AZ
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Spanish
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Direct Care Day Program Provider - 1 yr exp
Achieve Builds Confidence, Inc. —Tucson, AZ
- $15.69 - $18.22 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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BHT
ChangePoint Integrated Health —Overgaard, AZ
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Addiction Medicine
Care Coordinator - Yuma, AZ (Yuma Clinic)
Community Partners Integrated Health —Yuma, AZ
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Residential Tech
ChangePoint Integrated Health —Pinetop, AZ
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Hospital
Out of Area Coordinator
ChangePoint Integrated Health —Show Low, AZ
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
Adult Case Manager
Apache Behavioral Health Services, Inc. —Whiteriver, AZ
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Hospital
BEHAVIOR MENTOR
Rite of Passage, Inc. —Queen Creek, AZ
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Behavioral Health Technician
CODAC HEALTH RECOVERY & WELLNESS INC —Tucson, AZ
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Access
- Computer literacy
Client Care Advocate - ICF
Hacienda HealthCare —Phoenix, AZ
- $17 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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AREA PROGRAM MANAGER
State of Arizona —Flagstaff, AZ
- $61,591.00 - $70,300.05 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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AAA Client Advocate

Western Arizona Council of Governments -
Bullhead City, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$20.88 - $26.10 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Customer communication
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Social work
Community resource coordination in health services social work
Working with seniors
Company vehicle operation
Administrative experience
Driver's License
Cultural competency
Bachelor's degree
Desktop applications
Organizational skills
Productivity software
Experience working with individuals from underserved communities
Supportive counseling

Full Job Description

***All interested applicants must apply by submitting a completed application at www.wacog.com/careers. To be considered, applications must be submitted through our website; resumes submitted through Indeed will not be accepted in place of a completed application.***

THE WACOG DIFFERENCE

Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential.

WACOG is the Area Agency on Aging for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties that focuses on helping older adults, adults with disabilities, and their family caregivers to live with dignity and independence in their homes and communities. As a leader in quality care coordination and caregiver programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of evidence-based and evidence-informed practices that help older adults maximize their quality of life as they age.

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Under general supervision, provide advocacy and assistance to clients and their caregivers to maintain client independence and safety while properly documenting activity in applicable systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Proactively perform in-home needs assessment, determine eligibility, and develop client centered Plan of Care in accordance to State and Federal guidelines, the Area Agency on Aging, Department of Aging and Adult Services, and the Older Americans Act.
Obtain and Maintain Community Health Worker Certification. Complete required Continuing Education Units; 24 every two years with preapproved costs paid by WACOG.
Collaborate with WACOG staff and providers to ensure services are provided and follow-up as needed.
Act as a liaison between client and community agencies; promote services, educate clients, encourage utilization of available services, and assist in completing applications for these services within the WACOG portfolio as well as other community-based organizations, as allowed.
Prepare and maintain current and accurate files, enter data and/or download client data into relevant software programs.
Perform thorough periodic reviews and assessments in a timely manner for the continuum of care.
Create, maintain, and submit regular reports such as vehicle and log sheets.
Actively participate in trainings, staff meetings and Monthly client staffing’s. Regularly complete in-service training related to your role as a Client Advocate.
Provide professional customer service to clients, area agencies and other WACOG staff to provide efficient services, address questions, and handle concerns in a proactive manner.
Regular travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel may be required.
Maintain reliable and predictable attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed.
Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality of information and a positive image of WACOG.
Perform other duties as necessary to carry out the administrative/ programmatic goals and objectives of WAGOG and/or department.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance.

-Working knowledge of community resources, with the ability to remain current and up to date

-Ability to navigate relevant software applications, with proficiency in Microsoft Office products

-Knowledge and experience working with individuals with disabilities, seniors, and low-income populations in a community-based setting

-Ability to counsel clients on a variety of topics, including available resources, services, and care management tailored to individual needs

-Strong organizational skills, with the ability to self-manage, multitask, and prioritize assigned work

-Knowledge of and respect for diversity, with the ability to adapt approach and communication accordingly

-Ability to think creatively to identify appropriate resources and determine the most effective assistance for clients’ individual needs

-Ability and willingness to learn and apply medical terminology and acronyms

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, or other closely related fields, or

Two years experience in social or health services.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years social work experience working with seniors and disabled individuals

CHW Certification within six months

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Current AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card/ Criminal History Affidavit/Central Registry Background Check

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

*Ability to secure and maintain a driver’s license valid in the state of Arizona. Will be required to drive an agency vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle for WACOG business are required to carry liability insurance minimums. For purposes of vehicle insurance, minimum 21 years of age.

EOE/ADA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.88 - $26.10 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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special needs advocate jobs in arizona

AAA Client Advocate

Group Home Manager

Hybrid BCBA - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Licensed Care Provider for Children or Adults with Special Needs

Transportation Supervisor

Licensed Care Provider for Adults with Special Needs- Yuma AZ

Direct Support Professional (Casa Grande)

Group Home Manager

Direct Support Professional Day Program (Phoenix)

[Bilingual]- Care Coordinator

Direct Care Day Program Provider - 1 yr exp

BHT

Care Coordinator - Yuma, AZ (Yuma Clinic)

Residential Tech

Out of Area Coordinator

Adult Case Manager

BEHAVIOR MENTOR

Behavioral Health Technician

Client Care Advocate - ICF

AREA PROGRAM MANAGER

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