YOUTH PAROLE OFFICER 3

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

10d•$61,157•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Youth Parole Officer III to supervise and enforce conditional liberty agreements for youth in the Central Region (Maricopa). This position will communicate with facility staff, youth, judges, counselors, families and placement centers to develop treatment plans, goals and objectives to prepare youth to be successful in the community. ADJC wants you to come join our talented and diverse Community Corrections Team. At ADJC you will have the ability to collaborate in a team oriented environment.

Requirements

Comprehensive case management principles and the juvenile justice system
Federal and state laws pertaining to the supervision and treatment of assigned youth
Effective juvenile practices and behavior modification techniques
Local, state and federal programs, services, and resources available to Arizona children, youth and families
Written and verbal communications
Establishing and maintaining work relationships
Time management and multitasking
Conducting interviews and assessing needs of youths
Recognizing situations that could endanger the community at large by youth being supervised and take appropriate and timely action
Computer software to include but not limited to Google Suites
Learn and apply Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections’ policies and procedures
Collaborate effectively with ADJC personnel, other governmental employees and stakeholders
Prepare reports, analyze data, and deploy comprehensive plans
Work in a correctional environment
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
Complete all driver training
Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010)
Selected applicant passing a behavioral assessment, comprehensive background investigation and drug screening and pre employment physical examination
Acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in Spanish/English preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Maintains case management of youth in Secure Care, in Community Corrections and Interstate Compact and prepares reports
Supervises youth on parole via face to face, phone, video and collateral contacts to ensure case plan objectives are being met
Determines appropriate placement, counseling, educational goals, and/or work programming of assigned youth
Acts as a liaison with variety of community agencies (school, counseling, treatment centers, and juvenile justice centers)
Performs 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
Participates in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)
CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan
Employer matches contributions
Contributions are made on a pre-taxed basis
Employees can choose investments that suit their goals and risk tolerance
Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service