Justice Navigator I - Justice Services

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pima County Justice Services Department has multiple openings for our Justice Navigator position which provides referral and support services to individuals released from law enforcement or jail custody. Responsibilities involve individual engagement and referrals to community-based services (i.e., housing, mental and substance treatment, and other supportive services). Additionally, this position provides encouragement and support to individuals following best practices.

Requirements

Associates degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, criminal justice, or a field closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment OR: Three years of experience directly related to the nature of the criminal justice system, mental health system or public housing. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Valid driver license is at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is at time of appointment.
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience with the criminal justice system and a demonstrated commitment to supporting others in reentry and justice system navigation.
Attached Peer Support Certification.
Experience building trust and rapport with clients, providing encouragement, support, and resources to individuals with justice system involvement, utilizing best practices and evidence-based programming.
Experience coordinating with diverse stakeholders, including service providers, reentry services, law enforcement, courts, correctional staff, and community-based organizations.
A current Peer Support Certification or the ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe of 6 months.

Responsibilities

Engages with individuals exiting police or jail custody, and refers to treatment, housing, and other community resources
Develops partnerships with other agencies, collaboratives, associations and community organizations
Provides encouragement, support and resources to individuals with justice system involvement utilizing best-practices and evidence-based programming
Maintains accurate and reliable data for program evaluation