Project Manager

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $74,400 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the DC CR ARCS Assessments Unit. The Project Manager oversees the implementation, quality assurance, and compliance of the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) institutional assessments across all prison complexes, including the Prison Intake Tool (PIT) and Supplemental Reentry Tool (SRT). This role directly supervises assigned staff, ensures fidelity-based assessment administration, and collaborates extensively with Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) community corrections, treatment personnel, contracted staff, and volunteer partners to maintain comprehensive reentry and programming services.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) tools, including PIT and SRT, and risk/needs assessment principles
• Knowledge of quality assurance methods, compliance review processes, and staff certification tracking
• Knowledge of principles and practices of management and supervision
• Knowledge of evidence-based programming
• Knowledge of best practices for correctional programs and community supervision
• Knowledge of community resources and requirements for participation in those resources
• Knowledge of adult learning processes
• Knowledge of computers and various software
• Knowledge of business English, grammar, and correspondence
• Skill in verbal and written communication
• Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Skill in organizational and time management
• Skill in active listening
• Skill in community outreach
• Skill in collecting and maintaining accurate data/documentation
• Ability to supervise and work with a diverse group of professionals
• Ability to deliver program curriculum to participants in a classroom environment
• Ability to interact professionally with offenders in a group setting and one-on-one situations
• Ability to interact professionally with security staff and the public
• Ability to work in a secure/correctional environment
• Ability to collect, maintain, and report statistical data
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records

Nice To Haves

• Masters or Bachelors Degree from an accredited school and three (3) to five (5) years experience in program delivery or management.
• Previous correctional experience/knowledge of ADCRR policies and procedures and case management system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supports the implementation of Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) institutional assessments, including the Prison Intake Tool (PIT) and Supplemental Reentry Tool (SRT) across prison complexes
• Conducts quality assurance audits of completed ORAS assessments for scoring accuracy, documentation completeness, and compliance with agency policy
• Maintains detailed audit logs, prepares summary reports of findings, and tracks trends or error patterns
• Provides coaching, manages staff certification and recertification documentation, and resolves quality issues to maintain assessment fidelity
• Serves as a regional champion and liaison between Reentry Center staff, institutional case management personnel, and Community Corrections Officers
• Functions as the Reentry Center Liaison between community organizations offering services at Reentry Center and ADCRR
• Actively seeks out new services to add to Reentry Center
• Manages and supervises staff; serves as a backup to staff as needed
• Ensures services are provided in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Updates and maintains databases related to residents' participation programs
• Prepares quantitative and qualitative reports for programs and program participation rates
• Conducts quality control and improvement audits of programs and services offered at Reentry Center
• Reviews, develops, and recommends policies, practices, and process improvements to ensure accuracy
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level