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Location : Yuma, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 179GD
Department: Juvenile Justice Center
Opening Date: 11/13/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.
**Applications are sought on behalf of the Juvenile Justice Center in Yuma County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to Juvenile Justice Center Human Resources in Yuma County**
NATURE OF WORK
Performs a variety of highly responsible duties associated with the compilation of information, conducting of thorough interviews, development of comprehensive reports, presentation of recommendations and monitoring for compliance, youth released as an alternative to incarceration and those deferred from official court proceedings and placed under court or administratively-order conditions.
Example of Work
(Illustrative Only) Supervises and oversees a caseload of youth referred to and/or deferred from the Juvenile Court; compiles information, conducts interviews, and develops comprehensive reports identifying elements of the charge, family and personal history, education, work experience, impact on victims and other information; identifies and recommends viable sentencing alternatives; identifies, recommends and presents alternatives for consideration; meets with youth and/or other affected parties; appears and testifies in court; manages, oversees and supervises a caseload limited by statute according to the area of assignment; maintains, updates and manages files, records and other paperwork associated with individual files and the entire caseload; develops, updates and maintains statistical and related records and reports; visits with referral on a scheduled and unscheduled basis; determines and assess compliance with court or administratively-ordered alternatives to incarceration; identifies and proposes modifications to set parameters as appropriate; prepares and submits court documents, forms and other items necessary for court records and information; identifies and recommends equipment and supply needs; works with one or more surveillance officers to determine compliance with ordered activities and behavior; participates in personal and location searches; recommends appropriate action resulting from surveillance and search results; drafts and presents paperwork necessary; works a varied schedule that may include evenings, week-ends and/or holidays; attends, works with and participates in special projects, assignments and/or work locations; works with volunteers, community resources and others as needed to accomplish goals and objectives of area of assignment; compiles, maintains and provides status and statistical reports; represents the program in public and court-related arenas; promotes program and program activities within the community; performs other functions as assigned.
Experience and Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration or a closely related field; AND; once year of responsible experience working with at-risk, troubled youth as a counsel, advisor, leader, program manager or closely related experience; OR; any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved; ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: This classification requires the applicant to pass criminal background checks; a valid Arizona State Driver's License may be required; Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET) yearly accreditation is required; employees in this classification must be eligible for certification as a State of Arizona Probation Officer within one year of employment; employees in this classification must successfully complete approved defensive driving and van safety classes; employees of this classification will be required to maintain all required certifications. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment and Court facilities; may be exposed to infectious diseases and potential physical harm.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Applicable State of Arizona statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal rules and requirements; Yuma County Policies and Procedures; principles and practices of case and records management; basic principles of accounting, book keeping, and record keeping; Legal terminology and court processes and procedures; community resources and services.
Skills in: Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with court employees, and the public; communicating orally and producing written documents and written reports for public dissemination; identifying and applying operational, statutory and required standards to individual cases, situations and circumstances; operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications; analyzing a variety of issues, circumstances, situation and factors and make sound recommendations for consideration.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Medical Coverage Category
The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). The employee is able to select from three (3) medical plan options with six (6) tiers that will best suit the employee's needs, dependents or families.
Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 900 deductible with $10.00 Wellness Incentive. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly premium reduction.
Plan Option 2: Preferred Provider Option B (PPO) or PPO B 1,200 deductible with $10.00 Wellness Incentive. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly premium reduction.
Plan Option 3: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) or HDHP-HSA with Wellness Incentive.
HDHP-HSA Wellness Incentive for Employee Only option can receives upto $240.00 annual contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card.
Southwest Service Administrator (SSA) Mexico PPO Health Plan: SSA is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan. The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $5,000 per person per calendar year ($10,000 for two or more family members).
This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 or visit for more information.
Location : Yuma, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 179GD
Department: Juvenile Justice Center
Opening Date: 11/13/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.
**Applications are sought on behalf of the Juvenile Justice Center in Yuma County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to Juvenile Justice Center Human Resources in Yuma County**
NATURE OF WORK
Performs a variety of highly responsible duties associated with the compilation of information, conducting of thorough interviews, development of comprehensive reports, presentation of recommendations and monitoring for compliance, youth released as an alternative to incarceration and those deferred from official court proceedings and placed under court or administratively-order conditions.
Example of Work
(Illustrative Only) Supervises and oversees a caseload of youth referred to and/or deferred from the Juvenile Court; compiles information, conducts interviews, and develops comprehensive reports identifying elements of the charge, family and personal history, education, work experience, impact on victims and other information; identifies and recommends viable sentencing alternatives; identifies, recommends and presents alternatives for consideration; meets with youth and/or other affected parties; appears and testifies in court; manages, oversees and supervises a caseload limited by statute according to the area of assignment; maintains, updates and manages files, records and other paperwork associated with individual files and the entire caseload; develops, updates and maintains statistical and related records and reports; visits with referral on a scheduled and unscheduled basis; determines and assess compliance with court or administratively-ordered alternatives to incarceration; identifies and proposes modifications to set parameters as appropriate; prepares and submits court documents, forms and other items necessary for court records and information; identifies and recommends equipment and supply needs; works with one or more surveillance officers to determine compliance with ordered activities and behavior; participates in personal and location searches; recommends appropriate action resulting from surveillance and search results; drafts and presents paperwork necessary; works a varied schedule that may include evenings, week-ends and/or holidays; attends, works with and participates in special projects, assignments and/or work locations; works with volunteers, community resources and others as needed to accomplish goals and objectives of area of assignment; compiles, maintains and provides status and statistical reports; represents the program in public and court-related arenas; promotes program and program activities within the community; performs other functions as assigned.
Experience and Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration or a closely related field; AND; once year of responsible experience working with at-risk, troubled youth as a counsel, advisor, leader, program manager or closely related experience; OR; any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved; ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: This classification requires the applicant to pass criminal background checks; a valid Arizona State Driver's License may be required; Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET) yearly accreditation is required; employees in this classification must be eligible for certification as a State of Arizona Probation Officer within one year of employment; employees in this classification must successfully complete approved defensive driving and van safety classes; employees of this classification will be required to maintain all required certifications. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment and Court facilities; may be exposed to infectious diseases and potential physical harm.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Applicable State of Arizona statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal rules and requirements; Yuma County Policies and Procedures; principles and practices of case and records management; basic principles of accounting, book keeping, and record keeping; Legal terminology and court processes and procedures; community resources and services.
Skills in: Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with court employees, and the public; communicating orally and producing written documents and written reports for public dissemination; identifying and applying operational, statutory and required standards to individual cases, situations and circumstances; operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications; analyzing a variety of issues, circumstances, situation and factors and make sound recommendations for consideration.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Medical Coverage Category
The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). The employee is able to select from three (3) medical plan options with six (6) tiers that will best suit the employee's needs, dependents or families.
Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 900 deductible with $10.00 Wellness Incentive. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly premium reduction.
Plan Option 2: Preferred Provider Option B (PPO) or PPO B 1,200 deductible with $10.00 Wellness Incentive. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly premium reduction.
Plan Option 3: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) or HDHP-HSA with Wellness Incentive.
HDHP-HSA Wellness Incentive for Employee Only option can receives upto $240.00 annual contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card.
Southwest Service Administrator (SSA) Mexico PPO Health Plan: SSA is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan. The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $5,000 per person per calendar year ($10,000 for two or more family members).
This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 or visit for more information.
