Restoration Coordinator - Detainee & Crisis Systems

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Restoration Coordinator engages in competency to stand trial education with defendants’ court ordered into the Restoration to Competency Program. Corroborates historical psychiatric information concurrently with behavioral observations. Documents forensic sessions and performs lesson planning in accordance with the defendant’s individual restoration plan as directed by the forensic psychologist. This position is located at the Pima County Adult Detention Center and applicant must be able to pass and be approved access to the jail.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Education, Psychology, Law, Criminal Justice, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of experience in a psycho-legal profession.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required 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.
• 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.
• All positions 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.
• All positions must be able to acquire and maintain a Pima County Adult Detention Center (PCADC) professional access pass as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as an educator in any capacity.
• Experience working in behavioral health.
• Experience working with people who are currently or formerly incarcerated.

Responsibilities

• Conducts weekly sessions with defendants ordered into the program while following the directives outlined in the individualized Restoration plan by the forensic psychologist
• Acquires releases of information from defendant participants (where possible) to further the need for historical supportive documentation (or lack thereof) of mental illness, defect or disability that may be interfering with the competency to stand trial skill set
• Performs lesson planning based on the individualized restoration plan for each defendant as outlined by the assigned forensic Psychologist
• Communicates via progress notes or in case staffing to allied team members within the program any significant change in status or condition of a defendant admitted into the program
• Constructs a discharge plan for the court in cases of a Not Competent Not Restorable opinion on a defendant at the time of program completion
• Participates in ongoing continuing education to acquire and maintain Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) status as a measure of best practice in dealing with incarcerated individuals.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees