Employer: Arizona Department of Health Services
Position: Residential Program SPCT Lead
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Job type: Group Home
Job overview
The Arizona Department of Health Services is filling a Residential Program SPCT Lead (Residential Program Specialist II) position at the Arizona Community Protection and Treatment Center in Phoenix. This is a state government role in a secure residential treatment setting. The lead helps run daily living units, guides other residential staff and keeps the program structured and safe. The position is listed as open until filled.
Key duties
Based on the employer’s listing, the day-to-day work typically includes:
- Lead and support residential program staff on assigned shifts
- Supervise residents and maintain a safe, structured living unit
- Follow treatment program rules, security procedures and policies
- Document observations, incidents and daily activities
- Respond calmly to crises using approved intervention techniques
Qualifications
The listing asks for, or prefers, the following:
- Valid driver’s license
- CPR and NVCI (nonviolent crisis intervention) certification, with training provided
- Level One fingerprint clearance card
- Residential, group home or behavioral setting experience is helpful
Location
The role is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Before you apply, plan your commute, including travel time at the start and end of your shift and parking or public transit options, so you can commit to the schedule with confidence.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site.
Pay
$23.1472 per hour, plus a $5,000 hiring incentive mentioned in the listing. Final pay depends on the employer’s offer, your experience and any applicable differentials.
Our career insight
State jobs reward careful applications. Mirror the wording of the job posting in your work history, and spell out any lead or shift-supervisor duties you have done. Keep a copy of the posting, because state recruiters screen closely against it. For more tips, read our guide: What HR looks for when hiring.
How to apply
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Closing date: Open until filled (per the listing).
Source: LinkedIn Jobs (Arizona Department of Health Services listing) – verified Oct 29, 2026