DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizonas 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 evidencebased rehabilitative services that enhance their wellbeing and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

Adobe Mountain School

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road

Phoenix Arizona 85027

OPEN TO CURRENT ADJC EMPLOYEES ONLY!

Specialassignment means the temporary assignment for up to six months of thedutiesand responsibilities of another position to an employee in the same agency.

Salary: Employees on aspecialassignment to a higher graded position shall receive a conditional pay supplement as recommended by Human Resources.

Employees on aspecialassignment to the same grade or lower graded position shall receive no additional compensation.

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 03/18/25

OPEN TO CURRENT ADJC EMPLOYEES ONLY!

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking an Ombudsman who will represent youth in parole revocation hearings advocate for youth rights and coordinate with Parole Officers and facility staff on behalf of youth. This position ensures safe housing unit conditions manages the youth grievance process appoints and trains grievance coordinators and provides youth rights training. This position supports the Youth Rights Supervisor in tribal outreach compliance reviews ADA accommodations investigates disability discrimination claims facilitates youth appearance at virtual court hearings and attorney visits and monitors agency processes.ADJC wants you to join our talented and diverse Legal team! At ADJC you will have the opportunity to grow and collaborate in a fastpaced teamoriented environment that supports and rehabilitates youth in the juvenile justice system.

Conduct visits to housing units to ensure appropriate conditions and work with staff to address any deficiencies or problems involving youth
Coordinate and facilitate resolution of youth grievances; collect assign and monitor status of grievances; remind staff when grievances are overdue
Appoint and train youth as Grievance Coordinator on each unit; provide and collect contact forms on each unit for internal dispute resolution; provide training to newly committed youth on youth rights
Represent youth in administrative hearings; serve as an advocate for youth in contested hearings; explain rights and procedures; coordinate with Parole Officers and facility staff regarding hearings
Facilitate youth participation in delinquency dependency criminal probate and other court hearings
Review monitor and communicate recommended accommodations for youth in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); ensuring seamless integration of accommodations not only in the specific area that prompted the recommendation but also across other relevant areas within the agency
Investigate facilitate resolution and report any claims of disability discrimination or harassment based on disability
Support the Youth Rights Supervisor in ensuring compliance with statutory tribal outreach requirements and facilitating services for Native American youth
Monitor various agency processes and interface with the process managers including but not limited to the Prison Elimination Act (PREA) and behavioral intervention to ensure compliance with the law and policies
Develop maintain and improve communication and cooperation between the department and other key stakeholders including other government agencies
Participate in staff committees
Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:
Arizona State laws and Federal laws regarding youth juvenile and criminal law
Principles of adolescent behavior and delinquency
Principles of advocacy and dispute resolution

Skills in:
Tactful and effective communication
Diplomatic cooperative problemsolving
Conflict Resolution
Forensic argument
Computer software Microsoft Office and Google Suites
Time management and multitasking
Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with agency staff and government agencies
Public speaking and professional report writing
Managing working in a stressful environment

Abilities to:
Read understand implement and monitor agency policy
Operate autonomously with a high degree of ethical leadership and integrity
Review and understand law enforcement and parole reports related to parole revocation
Learn rules of evidence and criminal procedure
Represent youth in contested hearings
Advocate for youth
Learn ADJC database systems
Explain law and policy in a matter that youth can understand
Counsel and interact with delinquent youth in a correctional setting

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 classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license records checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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. R210207.010.

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

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 shortterm disability plans
Topranked retirement and longterm disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
Deferred Compensation Program
Wellness Plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. 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 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. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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