Job Description Summary

Department Public Defense Services

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 6023 - Resource Navigator

Salary Grade: 6

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $20.83 - $24.47 Per Hour 

Pay Range: $20.83 - $28.11 Per Hour 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 08/15/2025.  

Join us in transforming lives by providing comprehensive support and resources to clients navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system and beyond. Public Defense Services Department is seeking two Client Recovery Advocates (CRA) to assist justice involved individuals with advocacy and connection to a variety of community resources including employment, behavioral health treatment, housing, education, etc. Using a recovery-based approach, the CRA assists clients in the community and at the Pima County Adult Detention Center to access resources in order to address the reasons clients often are involved with the justice system. The CRA models recovery through coaching and mentoring in order to assist clients in navigating the behavioral health and legal system. This role also works in collaboration with the holistic defense team to identify, access, and advocate for support services that ensure clients’ success in their recovery.  

These positions are in the Public Defense Services (PDS) Department, Public Defender Division.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Engages with and interviews clients, maintaining confidentiality of those communications, and makes determinations by comparing information to established criteria;

• Provides clients with information about accessible community resources and stays updated on both new and existing options;

• Advocates on behalf of clients in matters concerning the justice system;

• Assists clients in preparation for probation, incarceration, or other justice system consequences;

• Provides support for adults and youths in jail and detention;

• Provides support for parents in dependency proceedings;

• Provides guidance and mentorship to clients based on personal experiences with the justice system;

• Communicates regarding available resources effectively, both orally and in writing;

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and members of other community agencies;

• Understands and relates to the issues of diverse groups of individuals;

• Enters data into a case management system;

• Maintains records and prepares reports;

• Reads, understands, and follows policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED equivalency AND certification from a formalized program in the area of peer support or behavioral health support, including but not limited to Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Recovery Support Specialist, Behavioral Health Specialist, or Behavioral Health Technician certifications.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Personal and/or professional experience with substance use disorder, mental health disorders, and/or involvement in the criminal justice system.

• Minimum one year of experience working in the substance use, m