ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY 

Address:  

Inmate Programs and Reentry / Community Corrections

2105 North Citrus Road

Goodyear, AZ 85395   

https://corrections.az.gov

Salary: $43,200.00 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: 12/26/2024

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for an individual to perform professional level duties and functions provided in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (RSAT). This position also will be responsible for providing direct support services to inmates in the RSAT program at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Perryville. Apply today!

- Provides direct peer support services to inmates in the RSAT program, these services will include 1:1 mentoring, psycho-educational groups, whole action management planning, aftercare planning, and follow up on missed appointments
- Documents services rendered by completing progress notes and other required clinical paperwork
- Coordinates with ADCRR staff, community agencies, contracted mental health provider, and sponsoring agency to ensures peer support services are provided and maintained
- Provides technical assistance or program guidance
- Maintains tracking systems to keep track of services rendered
- Develops forms for use in the program
- Prepares analyses and reports
- Attends meetings, completes special projects
- Drives on state business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Addiction treatment practices and protocol for peer support services
- Adult learning processes, ADCRR policies and procedures
- Security practices
- Personal computer and various software
- English language including grammar and spelling

Skill in:
- Verbal and written communication
- Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Organization and time management
- Active listening, computer operation
- Collecting and maintaining accurate data/documentation and clinical record documentation

Ability to:
- Interact with a diverse group of people
- Contribute to others recovery skill sets through mentoring
- Operate a computer and use various types of software
- Deliver program curriculum to inmate participants in a classroom environment
- Interact professionally with staff, inmates and the public
- Work in a secure prison/correctional environment, collect and maintain data
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Maintain accurate documentation and reports

- Prefer three (3) to five (5) year experience as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test*.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of 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 record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required 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.) R2-10-207.11).

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

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison 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 a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.