YOUTH CORRECTIONS OFFICER 2

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $52,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking a Youth Corrections Officer 2 who will be responsible for monitoring youth daily activities; shift leader responsibilities by ensuring policy and procedures are followed; proper completion of required housing unit and/or security duties and act as a resource for other line staff.

Requirements

• Six months (post graduation) as a Youth Corrections Officer I with a Promotional Recommendation Form from direct supervisor.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license.
• Complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks.
• Maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training.
• Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010) if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ADJC Policy and Procedures
• Knowledge of Suicide Prevention
• Knowledge of ADJC reporting and documenting databases and programs
• Knowledge of Radio communication as it pertains to statewide radio communication system
• Knowledge of Proper methods and circumstances requiring use of force and/or applying physical restraints
• Knowledge of Proper use of scanning device
• Knowledge of Email and basic computer usage
• Skill in Verbal and written communication
• Skill in Conducting groups and individual counseling
• Skill in Basic first aid
• Skill in Good judgment and decision making
• Skill in Establishing and maintaining professional boundaries
• Skill in Organization
• Skill in Documentation
• Skill in Leadership
• Skill in Role modeling
• Skill in Standard housekeeping practices
• Skill in Reporting and documenting incidents
• Ability to Provide proper direction, guidance and supervision of youth
• Ability to Mentor and provide guidance to staff and youth
• Ability to Maintain professional demeanor and composure towards youth and staff
• Ability to Maintain a structured environment
• Ability to Respond to emergency situations
• Ability to Manage stressful situations
• Ability to Collaborate with staff
• Ability to Drive golf cart/utility vehicle

Responsibilities

• Perform Shift Leader responsibilities that ensure the proper completion of required documentation
• Maintain equipment inventory (scans), room inspections and work crews
• Ensure housing unit cleanliness, youth dress code compliance and youth scanning bands are secured
• Maintain compliance of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) scanning
• Ensure youth groups occur and program schedule is followed
• Report areas of concern to supervisor and/or up-line manager
• Monitor safety and security of youth by ensuring completion of pat searches of youth, searches of youth rooms, shift housing unit inspections, structured youth line movements to all scheduled activities
• Facilitate behavior groups and co-facilitate treatment groups
• Inform, teach and counsel youth in both one on one and group settings
• Provide crisis intervention and higher level of supervision of youth at risk of self-harming behavior
• Complete incident reports, document in log books, suicide prevention folders and head count sheets
• Provide feedback to the Multi-disciplinary Team on each youth’s behaviors and progress toward meeting treatment and education goals
• Serve as a Field Training Officer during on the job training by coaching, mentoring and evaluating new Youth Corrections Officer 1s
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Plans
• Paid Parental Leave program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed