Network Coordinator at Arizona Department of Administration

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITYYour Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families community organizations advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life.NETWORK COORDINATORJob Location:Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)125 East Elliot Road Chandler Arizona 85225Posting Details:Salary: $43000.00 - $45000.00Grade: 18Closing Date: December 14 2025Job 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 ; 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 Network Coordinator. 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: Recruitment certification training and oversight/monitoring of Independent providers. Maintain a provider directory for the district. Maintain and track training requirement renewal for Independent providers. Compose out of home placement requests for central office approval; compose vendor calls for public review assist with emergency placement needs request expansions for difficult to serve individuals including matching potential roommates. Set rate for new placements in OLCR homes. Provide technical assistance to QV/independent providers related to strategies/progress reporting requirements. Review billing practices employee files and policy of QV as directed by Network Supervisor. Provide technical assistance as needed to QV and IP providers on billing practices. Use FOCUS to determine billing; check time sheets for errors; complete data sheet for time sheets showing hours days date service billed and develop databases and methods for tracking billing. Mediate/negotiate in order to problem solve issues. Maintain all aspects of the IP files: resolve payment issues with PPL; send withdrawal forms; complete employer of record forms; close out provider files; process amendments to DDD control system. Provide information pertaining to certified trainers for IP to utilize in updating their certification requirements teach skill building classes for IPs providing habilitation.Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs):Knowledge in: Working knowledge of people with developmental disabilities. Community resources. Basic principles and practices of Case Management. Microsoft Word Outlook Excel Google Suite etc.Skills In: Oral and written communication. Interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with members and representatives of other governmental and community organizations and the public. Researching and applying laws rules policies and procedures and directives and monitoring and evaluating services.Ability to: Organize information quickly and logically and remain flexible as priorities change. Adapt and be sensitive to cultural diversity. Maintain and display a professional demeanor. Establish professional partnerships.Selective Preference(s):The ideal candidate for this position will have: At least (1) year of experience providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.Pre-Employment Requirements: Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to Drivers 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.) (R.11). Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agencys 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 balanceLearn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. 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 Wendy Browning at 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 Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.Required Experience:IC Key Skills IDS,Network Support,Tcp/IP,LAN,Computer Networking,Windows,TCP,Perl,Telecommunication,Operating Systems,Juniper,Dns Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 43000 - 45000