ACES Youth Care Specialist

Pima County

21d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

At Juvenile Court, we believe Character Counts! and value the Six Pillars of Character – Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Supervise youth referred by law enforcement, probation, or self-referred to have a “cooling off” period when there has been a domestic violence incident or if the youth has been referred for a status offense. Hiring Pay $22.18 - $24.11 Join our supportive Juvenile Probation team. Be a part of our Court Center community and make a positive impact. This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting may close without notice once a candidate is selected. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by April 16, 2026. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion This position is assigned to the Alternative Community Engagement Services (ACES) Center at the Juvenile Court Center, which is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holidays. The position has work schedules which could include swing shifts (12:00 PM - 10:00 PM) or overnight shifts (10:00 PM - 8:00 AM). Schedule includes 4 - 10-hour shifts. We offer exceptional benefits: Arizona State retirement (ASRS) 15 days of vacation, 12 holidays, and 15 days of sick leave 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave Employer-paid Short -term Disability Tuition Reimbursement $5,250 per year Health Wellness discount program Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities Upon yearly anniversary, 56 hours of sick time accrued, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time. This position is classified and reports to the Probation Officer III (formerly Probation Unit Supervisor). The incumbent performs duties under general supervision, typically one-on-one or in small groups with assigned youth, and has no staff supervisory responsibilities. This position works in the Juvenile Probation division of the Juvenile Court, but it is not a sworn position.

Requirements

A minimum of 21 years of age, must be a United States citizen or have legal resident status, and a high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D. certificate.
A minimum of one (1) year of verifiable work experience.
Must have knowledge of childhood development and age-appropriate activities.
Must have knowledge of human behavior and various social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
Must have the knowledge of the principles and practices of teamwork.
Must have knowledge of court policy and procedures.
Must have the ability to deal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment with limited direct supervision.
Must have the ability to work safely and support the culture of workplace safety.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
A valid Arizona Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
CPR and First aid certification with six months of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience utilizing communication skills with youth ages 13 - 19.
Prior customer service work experience.
Prior work experience with adolescent youth.
Fluent in Spanish (in addition to English).

Responsibilities

Supervise referred youth during respite period and provide safe/secure environment.
Develop respectful, engaging, and trusting rapport with referred youth and families which helps to facilitate behavioral interventions.
Work with families to identify community resources to address identified risk factors.
Provide supervised respite in the ACES center for youth.
Engage youth in positive, supervised activities during their stay at the center.
Utilize de-escalation and motivational interviewing techniques to effectively communicate with youth and families.
Explain process and next steps to the youth and families.

Benefits

Arizona State retirement (ASRS)
15 days of vacation, 12 holidays, and 15 days of sick leave
12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
Employer-paid Short -term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement $5,250 per year
Health Wellness discount program
Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits
Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities
Upon yearly anniversary, 56 hours of sick time accrued, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time.
Education Reimbursement Program: The program will provide up to $5,250 per calendar year towards the cost of tuition, required books, registration fees, and laboratory fees. The Employee's lifetime maximum benefit would be for reimbursement of one Bachelor's degree and one Master's degree.
Full-time employees of government organizations may be able to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.