DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizona’s 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 evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

YOUTH PROGRAM OFFICER 2/RECREATION

Job Location:

Adobe Mountain School/Recreation

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.

Phoenix, AZ. 85027

Posting Details:

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

*SALARY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 

Grade: 18A

Closing Date: 12/16/24

Job Summary:

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.

Job Duties:

• 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, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

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 perf