DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Adobe Mountain School

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.

Phoenix, AZ. 85027

Salary: $29,822.00 - $42,712.00*

*Salary dependent upon experience and education

Grade: 16

Closing Date: 09/23/24

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking a Rehabilitation Services Technician who will serve under the guidance and direction of a Psychology Associate, performing paraprofessional support duties by assisting the Bureau of Clinical Services with rehabilitative efforts for adjudicated youth in custody within the secured care facility while learning to apply rehabilitation theories and exercising some independent judgment on routine tasks; may collect information for the intake process; utilize the agency information system; monitors client progress; and other client related or administrative support assignments as needed and may participate in the development of individual treatment plan. ADJC wants you to come join our talented and diverse Clinical Services Team. At ADJC you will have the ability to collaborate in a team oriented environment.

• Acquires knowledge and skills needed for advancement to entry level worker in the work system
• Attends periodic workshops or training sessions to build working knowledge and skills, including theories of rehabilitation, independent living philosophy, and medical and psycho-social aspects
• Collect and record data on patient behavior; crisis intervention as needed
• Gathers intake information and describes the rehabilitation services program
• Explains agency policies and procedures and practices to clients
• Collects or arranges for medical, psychological and/or other examinations as appropriate
• Records information for counselors, psychiatrists and other team members
• Prepares and maintains case files and records using the agency automated information system; documents client and employer contacts
• Confers with supervisor, other staff members, specialist, consultants and members of the rehabilitation team; elevates client problems
• May assist Psychologist or other team members with evaluating or providing post follow-up services
• May participate in group counseling
• Attends team meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Federal and State laws as related to juveniles
• Agency policies and procedures
• Medical and psychology terminology
• Methods, techniques and procedures of psychological therapy
• General research methods
• Case documentation

Skills in:

• Observe and record behavior as it relates to juvenile youth
• Problem solving and resourcefulness
• Multi-tasks
• Computer skills
• Communication verbal and written

Abilities to:

• Prioritize workload
• Assist with caseload management
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Collect and input data
• Monitor client progress
• Learn agency mission
• Manage stressful situations
• Work closely with adjudicated youth in a secure correctional setting
  

The preferred candidate will have:
-Experience in a correctional setting or environment is preferred
-Expanded career path for Youth Corrections Officers within Clinical Services at the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
-No License required
-Bilingual skills in Spanish/English preferred but not required

REQUIRED: Must have a Degree in Behavioral Health, Social Work or Psychology preferred.

REQUIRED: If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business 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. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).

All newly hires State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, behavioral assessment, and drug screening.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires 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.

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Plans
  

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

- New membership begins the 27th week of employment
- Immediately vested in retirement contributions
- Defined Benefit

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)364-1023. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.