Arizona Department of Child Safety

Arizona Department of Child Safety

Roles and Responsibilities in the

Coordination of SEN Cases

Child Safety Specialist / SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROVIDER / SHARED
· Responds to reports of alleged child maltreatment
· Conducts safety assessment of children
· Provides family intervention as necessary to assure safety of the children
· Gather all substance abuse related information relating to SEN and mother
· Referral to Arizona Families F.I.R.S.T. providing information related to substance abuse and any other information that may assist in the engagement and assessment process
· Follow up and coordination with Arizona Families F.I.R.S.T. Did client agree to an assessment?
· Files dependency petition with juvenile court when child is in imminent danger of maltreatment
· Maintains care, custody and control of children as directed by the court
· Identifies critical risk factors and family strengths to determine intervention when substance abuse is identified as risk factor
· Ensures the provision of services to facilitate case plan goals
· Coordinates with other team members to assess progress and identify service needs
· Monitors the welfare of children in out-of-home placement, assuring needs are met
· Provides information to the court to monitor and assess progress in addressing identified risk factors
· Recommends alternative permanency goals for children as necessary / Receives the referral
· Within 24 hours of receipt of referral make contact with the family to engage in services and complete a substance abuse screening
· Obtains informed consent
· Arrange for assessments within 5 working days of completion of screening
· Schedule an assessment ASAP and provide feedback to the Child Safety Specialist.
· Will identify clinical issues and recommended approaches
· Develops family centered service plan within 5 days of completion of assessment incorporating aspects of the Department of Child Safety and treatment plan
· Arranges for appropriate substance abuse and supportive services
· Completes progress reports, gathers information from other service providers
· Facilitates staffings to monitor progress
· Completes case closure form / Utilizes best practices and a family-centered approach when working with families
· Participates in multi-agency case planning
· Ensures the provision of services to facilitate case plan or service plan goals
· Coordinates with other team members to assess progress and identify service needs
· Participates in regular communication with other team members
· Participates in program evaluation

Effective: 6-25-2014

Revision: 11-30-2012