Arizona State Government
HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES AUDITOR
Arizona State Government, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Your 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.
HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES AUDITOR Job Location: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Posting Details: Salary: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00; Grade: 18; Closing Date: January 13, 2026
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. DES provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with high quality, flexible, member-driven services that enable independent decision‑making and community engagement. 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 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
Ensures applicants and certified service providers are in compliance with regulations. Issues certificates. Recommends denial, suspension, and/or revocation of certification. Requires correction of certification violations. Investigates complaints, provides advice and consultation, and interprets regulations and policies.
Interprets regulatory issues in response to inquiries from Department colleagues, applicants, certified service providers, the general public, and other governmental entities including AHCCCS.
Provides assistance to applicants and certified service providers with AHCCCS provider registration and problem solving.
Conducts compliance audits and provides technical assistance to maintain compliance while driving a motor vehicle through the state to audit certification requirements.
Composes and/or produces correspondence, including drafts of violation notices.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of regulatory process and functions.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge of electronic records management.
Skill in basic grammar, spelling, and writing.
Skill in researching and resolving problems.
Skill in effective oral and written communication, including interpersonal relations.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle according to state laws.
Ability to communicate complex issues in a understandable manner.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
Selective Preference(s) The ideal candidate for this position will have: May not seek nor maintain a license or certification for any services regulated by OLCR, nor seek or maintain secondary employment with any entity regulated by OLCR during employment within OLCR.
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Must possess a current, valid class‑appropriate driver’s license and complete required training and checks. Must maintain acceptable driving records and required liability insurance for state business.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon successful completion.
All newly hired state employees are required to complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).
Benefits
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 for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child.
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 and employee development opportunities.
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance.
For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona, please visit the 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.
Contact Us For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Wendy Browning at 480‑273‑9918 or wbrowning@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 wbrowning@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES AUDITOR Job Location: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Posting Details: Salary: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00; Grade: 18; Closing Date: January 13, 2026
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. DES provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with high quality, flexible, member-driven services that enable independent decision‑making and community engagement. 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 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
Ensures applicants and certified service providers are in compliance with regulations. Issues certificates. Recommends denial, suspension, and/or revocation of certification. Requires correction of certification violations. Investigates complaints, provides advice and consultation, and interprets regulations and policies.
Interprets regulatory issues in response to inquiries from Department colleagues, applicants, certified service providers, the general public, and other governmental entities including AHCCCS.
Provides assistance to applicants and certified service providers with AHCCCS provider registration and problem solving.
Conducts compliance audits and provides technical assistance to maintain compliance while driving a motor vehicle through the state to audit certification requirements.
Composes and/or produces correspondence, including drafts of violation notices.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of regulatory process and functions.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge of electronic records management.
Skill in basic grammar, spelling, and writing.
Skill in researching and resolving problems.
Skill in effective oral and written communication, including interpersonal relations.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle according to state laws.
Ability to communicate complex issues in a understandable manner.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
Selective Preference(s) The ideal candidate for this position will have: May not seek nor maintain a license or certification for any services regulated by OLCR, nor seek or maintain secondary employment with any entity regulated by OLCR during employment within OLCR.
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Must possess a current, valid class‑appropriate driver’s license and complete required training and checks. Must maintain acceptable driving records and required liability insurance for state business.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon successful completion.
All newly hired state employees are required to complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).
Benefits
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 for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child.
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 and employee development opportunities.
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance.
For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona, please visit the 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.
Contact Us For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Wendy Browning at 480‑273‑9918 or wbrowning@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 wbrowning@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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