Arizona Department of Child Safety DCS Specialist Reviews
8% would recommend to a friend
(20 total reviews)
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Updated Jul 24, 2023
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- 5.0Oct 29, 2021DCS Case AideFormer Employee, less than 1 year
Pros
There are none - run
Cons
Lots of driving. Grunt work
- 2.0Jul 24, 2023DCS Specialist ICurrent Employee, more than 1 yearPhoenix, AZ
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.
- 1.0May 23, 2023DCS Case AideFormer Employee, more than 1 yearPhoenix, AZ
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
- 3.0Jun 29, 2023DCS SpecialistFormer EmployeePhoenix, AZ
Pros
good benefits, independent works, rewarding, social work.
Cons
work load, dealing with angry & troubled parents, long drive,
- 2.0Jan 18, 2023DCS SpecialistFormer EmployeeGlendale, AZ
Pros
Offer overtime, provide a vehicle to visit families
Cons
inconsistent hours, supervisors can be biases, complaints are ignored.
- 3.0Jun 8, 2022DCS SpecialistCurrent Employee
Pros
Benefit package is decent. Coworkers are helpful.
Cons
High caseloads, high turnover rate.
1 - 3.0Apr 11, 2022DCS SpecialistCurrent Employee, more than 1 year
Pros
Job Security Working with Families and Children
Cons
Heavy Workload Often Doing the Work of Others Mentally, Emotionally, and Physically Draining
- 2.0Mar 13, 2022DCS Specialist IICurrent Employee, more than 8 yearsPhoenix, GA
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
- 1.0Mar 7, 2022DCS SpecialistCurrent Employee, less than 1 yearPhoenix, AZ
Pros
Good benefits, rewarding job, and overtime is offered
Cons
Very overwhelming and little resources for help
- 1.0Oct 25, 2021DCS SpecialistFormer Employee, less than 1 yearGilbert, AZ
Pros
Lots of overtime, flexible schedule
Cons
Too much work for one person to handle.
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DCS Specialist professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Arizona Department of Child Safety with 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 20 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 3.9% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about DCS Specialist salaries and benefits at Arizona Department of Child Safety.
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.
