Program Specialist

Summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRYOur mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.PROGRAM PROJECT SPECIALIST IIAddressMaricopa Reentry Center24601 North 29th AvenuePhoenix, Arizona 85027Salary$40,122.00Grade19Closing Date9/30/26Job SummaryThe position provides weekday, evening and weekend-based psycho-educational programs and case management services to the offender/resident population through classes and one-on-one sessions. Conducts needs assessments and develops individual program plans. Assists in transitional planning for offenders leaving the reentry center. Interacts with internal and external staff. Community Corrections Officers (CCO), and community providers. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and statistical data/reports. Required to work independently with minimal supervision. In addition, this position is required to drive and travel on State business and perform other duties as appropriate to the assignment.Job DutiesDelivers programming services and classes in a group or one-on-one setting during weekdays, weekends, and evenings to offenders/residents under supervision of the Community Corrections DivisionCase management of various elements of offender/resident participation, class completions, documentation and data entryStatistical gathering and reporting on programs, offender/resident needs, participation and success of programsCommunicates, interacts and works with internal and external employees, contractors, community agencies, programming delivery entities and offenders/residentsDrives on State businessPerforms other duties appropriate to the assignmentKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)Knowledge of:Principles and practices of program planning, laws, rules, regulations, and trends in the area of assignmentLocal, state, and federal programs and resourcesResearch methodologies and report preparationBest practices in community resources and requirementsADCRR policies and proceduresSecurity practicesComputer operations and various software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google SuiteSkill in:Verbal and written communicationsEstablishing and maintaining interpersonal relationshipsOrganization and time managementReentry planningActive listeningCoaching and motivational interviewingCollecting and maintaining accurate data/documentation and program recordsAbility to:Coordinate offender/resident release planningInteract professionally with a wide variety of ADCRR staff and the publicWork in a secured prison and a community-based correctional center environmentMake sound decisionsTravel frequentlyCollect and maintain statistical dataProduce reportsMaintain confidentialityWork independently with minimal supervisionSelective Preference(s)Bachelor's degree in a related fieldMinimum of one (1) year experience working with justice-involved individuals, probationers, parolees, or inmatesMinimum of one (1) year experience in instruction or teaching of programs, classes or groupsPre-Employment RequirementsEmployment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test.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).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.All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).BenefitsVacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per yearPaid 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 optionsExceptional retirement programOptional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness programAn incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy programLearn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits pageRetirementPositions 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.Contact UsThe 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.Advertised: 16 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard TimeApplications close: 30 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRYOur mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.PROGRAM PROJECT SPECIALIST IIAddressMaricopa Reentry Center24601 North 29th AvenuePhoenix, Arizona 85027Salary$40,122.00Grade19Closing Date9/30/26Job SummaryThe position provides weekday, evening and weekend-based psycho-educational programs and case management services to the offender/resident population through classes and one-on-one sessions. Conducts needs assessments and develops individual program plans. Assists in transitional planning for offenders leaving the reentry center. Interacts with internal and external staff. Community Corrections Officers (CCO), and community providers. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and statistical data/reports. Required to work independently with minimal supervision. In addition, this position is required to drive and travel on State business and perform other duties as appropriate to the assignment.Job DutiesDelivers programming services and classes in a group or one-on-one setting during weekdays, weekends, and evenings to offenders/residents under supervision of the Community Corrections DivisionCase management of various elements of offender/resident participation, class completions, documentation and data entryStatistical gathering and reporting on programs, offender/resident needs, participation and success of programsCommunicates, interacts and works with internal and external employees, contractors, community agencies, programming delivery entities and offenders/residentsDrives on State businessPerforms other duties appropriate to the assignmentKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)Knowledge of:Principles and practices of program planning, laws, rules, regulations, and trends in the area of assignmentLocal, state, and federal programs and resourcesResearch methodologies and report preparationBest practices in community resources and requirementsADCRR policies and proceduresSecurity practicesComputer operations and various software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google SuiteSkill in:Verbal and written communicationsEstablishing and maintaining interpersonal relationshipsOrganization and time managementReentry planningActive listeningCoaching and motivational interviewingCollecting and maintaining accurate data/documentation and program recordsAbility to:Coordinate offender/resident release planningInteract professionally with a wide variety of ADCRR staff and the publicWork in a secured prison and a community-based correctional center environmentMake sound decisionsTravel frequentlyCollect and maintain statistical dataProduce reportsMaintain confidentialityWork independently with minimal supervisionSelective Preference(s)Bachelor's degree in a related fieldMinimum of one (1) year experience working with justice-involved individuals, probationers, parolees, or inmatesMinimum of one (1) year experience in instruction or teaching of programs, classes or groupsPre-Employment RequirementsEmployment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test.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).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.All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).BenefitsVacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per yearPaid 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 optionsExceptional retirement programOptional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness programAn incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy programLearn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits pageRetirementPositions 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.Contact UsThe 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.Advertised: 16 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard TimeApplications close: 30 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time#J-18808-Ljbffr