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Arizona Department of Child Safety DCS Specialist Reviews

2.2

8% would recommend to a friend

(20 total reviews)

Director Greg McKay

Greg McKay

19% approve of CEO

Ratings by category

3.4

Career Opportunities

3.0

Diversity & Inclusion

2.7

Culture & Values

2.5

Compensation and Benefits

1.8

Senior Management

1.7

Work/Life Balance

Ratings distribution

5 stars

5%

4 stars

20%

3 stars

25%

2 stars

35%

1 star

15%

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Updated Jul 24, 2023

    1. 5.0
      Oct 29, 2021
      DCS Case Aide
      Former Employee, less than 1 year
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      There are none - run

      Cons

      Lots of driving. Grunt work

      1. 2.0
        Jul 24, 2023
        DCS Specialist I
        Current Employee, more than 1 year
        Phoenix, AZ
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        -good benefits -if you enjoy being busy this is for you -if you get a good supervisor then that’s a pro -you can kind of make your own schedule once you’re out of CORE. -I happened to meet one of my really good friends here -CORE training isn’t bad

        Cons

        -the pay for the amount of work is not great -rude people you have to deal with -a lot of overtime “opportunities” -again, pay sucks because they take 12.39% for retirement (which equates to $300+ out of your paycheck fyi) and you have no choice.

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        1. 1.0
          May 23, 2023
          DCS Case Aide
          Former Employee, more than 1 year
          Phoenix, AZ
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          Public service position as an advocate for children's safety and well being Offices are located statewide Decent benefits Job security

          Cons

          High turnover, high caseload for existing employees Poor management, policies and procedures are not consistent and not enforced Discrimination against minorities Poor morale and no sense of appreciation

          1. 3.0
            Jun 29, 2023
            DCS Specialist
            Former Employee
            Phoenix, AZ
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            good benefits, independent works, rewarding, social work.

            Cons

            work load, dealing with angry & troubled parents, long drive,

            1. 2.0
              Jan 18, 2023
              DCS Specialist
              Former Employee
              Glendale, AZ
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              Pros

              Offer overtime, provide a vehicle to visit families

              Cons

              inconsistent hours, supervisors can be biases, complaints are ignored.

              1. 3.0
                Jun 8, 2022
                DCS Specialist
                Current Employee
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                Benefit package is decent. Coworkers are helpful.

                Cons

                High caseloads, high turnover rate.

                1
                1. 3.0
                  Apr 11, 2022
                  DCS Specialist
                  Current Employee, more than 1 year
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  Job Security Working with Families and Children

                  Cons

                  Heavy Workload Often Doing the Work of Others Mentally, Emotionally, and Physically Draining

                  1. 2.0
                    Mar 13, 2022
                    DCS Specialist II
                    Current Employee, more than 8 years
                    Phoenix, GA
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    Pension, resume, exposure, often supportive employees, sense of making a difference

                    Cons

                    Ran like a business, inconsiderate and selfish upper management, “buddy system,” unreasonable expectations, BURN OUT, pay sucks

                    1. 1.0
                      Mar 7, 2022
                      DCS Specialist
                      Current Employee, less than 1 year
                      Phoenix, AZ
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      Good benefits, rewarding job, and overtime is offered

                      Cons

                      Very overwhelming and little resources for help

                      1. 1.0
                        Oct 25, 2021
                        DCS Specialist
                        Former Employee, less than 1 year
                        Gilbert, AZ
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        Lots of overtime, flexible schedule

                        Cons

                        Too much work for one person to handle.

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                      8% of DCS Specialist employees at Arizona Department of Child Safety would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by -72% in the past 12 months. DCS Specialist professionals have also rated Arizona Department of Child Safety with a 1.7 rating for work-life-balance, 3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.7 rating for culture and values and 3.4 rating for career opportunities.

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                      I’m currently in the several round interview process with 4 companies at the moment the past 3 weeks. Would you keep applying to other companies or take a break until you hear something back? Starting to feel a little interview fatigued.

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                      Passed 2 interviews with a board of Education , waiting for HR to communicate but I don’t know how long it takes to wait and when I should give up and move on?? It’s been 3 weeks since I’ve done the 2 nd interview.

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