Youth Parole Officer 3

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

9d • $61,157 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our vision is to make Arizona’s community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care. The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society. 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

• Knowledge of comprehensive case management principles and the juvenile justice system
• Knowledge of Federal and state laws pertaining to the supervision and treatment of assigned youth
• Knowledge of effective juvenile practices and behavior modification techniques
• Knowledge of Local, state and federal programs, services, and resources available to Arizona children, youth and families
• Skill in written and verbal communications
• Skill in establishing and maintaining work relationships
• Skill in time management and multitasking
• Skill in conducting interviews and assessing needs of youths
• Skill in recognizing situations that could endanger the community at large by youth being supervised and take appropriate and timely action
• Skill in computer software to include but not limited to Google Suites
• Ability to learn and apply Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections’ policies and procedures
• Ability to collaborate effectively with ADJC personnel, other governmental employees and stakeholders
• Ability to prepare reports, analyze data, and deploy comprehensive plans
• Ability to work in a correctional environment
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license
• Must complete all required training
• Must successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks
• Must maintain acceptable driving records
• Must complete all driver training
• Shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business
• Must successfully complete a behavioral assessment
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation
• Must successfully complete a drug screening
• Must successfully complete a pre employment physical examination
• Acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not having been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date
• Overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation
• Must 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
• Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree