DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Adobe Mountain School/Recreation

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.

Phoenix, AZ. 85027

Salary: $44,900.00 - $53,361.98*

*SALARY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 

Grade: 18A

Closing Date: 11/17/24

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking internal ADJC employees/applicants who are passionate about their profession and who will be committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona’s underserved youth. The Youth Program Officer 2 (Recreation) will work under the direction of the Youth Program Supervisor at our Adobe Mountain School. This position is accountable for maintaining safety and security for all youth and staff. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing and leading recreational programs and activities to include athletics and physical fitness.

• Supervises, teaches and officiates flag football, basketball, aquatics, weight training, softball, volleyball, etc.
• Plans, implements and officiates special events
• Develops, monitors and evaluates recreational programs
• Utilizes verbal and no-verbal physical intervention strategies
• Supervises youth who use the aquatic area
• Develop, monitor and evaluate recreation activities
• Instruct “new” recreation staff on the various sports programs
• Ensures all recreation equipment and facilities are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly condition and orders all recreation equipment
• Ensures unit staff are in proper position during all recreation classes and activities
• Attends required agency training
• Performing other duties as assigned
  

Knowledge of:

• Rules and regulations, policies and procedures, programs and activities established by the agency
• State juvenile justice system
• Developmental needs
• Dynamics of human behavior and crisis intervention
• Group social activities
• Facilities and equipment used in a broad recreation program

Skills in:

• Assessing needs of youth
• Providing constructive social adjustment programs
• Techniques and methods of rehabilitation
• Recreational programs/activities
• Interpersonal relationships
• Verbal and written communication

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply Federal and State laws, rules and regulations, and Agency’s policies and procedures governing the security, care and treatment of youth
• Effectively communicates with youth and coworkers
• Analyze situations and take effective actions
• Motivate and maintain youth interests in recreational programs and activities
• Teach/demonstrate proper techniques for athletic and sports activities
• Use the appropriate agency restraint techniques
• Work in extreme heat
• Adhere to a daily schedule and follow expected guidelines
• Act quickly and calmly to emergency situations
• Recognize non-verbal communication
• Be a “self-starter” and work independently to ensure recreation tasks are accomplished consistently
• Continuously strive to make improvements to work performance
  

One year of experience as a Youth Corrections Officer; or two years of experience working with juveniles in a human/social services field; with a Letter of Recommendation signed by the direct supervisor and up-line manager.

REQUIRED: Must have Lifeguard and Certified Pool Operator Certification.

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, drug screening and pre-placement physical evaluation.

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

The Youth Program Officer 2 positions participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan:

• New members have the opportunity to define their contribution amount
• Employer contributes a dollar-for-dollar match equal to 5% of a member's salary
• Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service

Attention Current State of Arizona Employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office 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)542-9251. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.