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Smart Justice Services Advisor

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Glendale
4425 West Olive Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 27, 2025

Posting Date

01/27/25

Application Deadline

02/01/25

Pay Range

Hiring Pay Range: $21.75 - $26.25 Hourly
Full Pay Range: $21.75 - $30.75 Hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Human Services

About the Position

If you aspire to make a difference in the lives of adults who have justice involvement and returning citizens, this is the position for you!

As a Smart Justice Adult Career Advisor, you will be providing case management services to adults enrolled in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program. You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume, performance-based environment throughout Maricopa County including jails, prisions and probation sites. You will utilize assessments, career coaching, job search assistance, and resource referrals to assist our participants. You will play a crucial role in making a difference in a person's life and play an essential role in strengthening our County.

Apply today to make an impact on individuals with barriers to employment, education, and training!

About Us

The Workforce Development Division is part of the statewide workforce development network, ARIZONA@WORK. We provide services that benefit both employers and job seekers throughout Maricopa County. For our employment partners, we provide services such as recruiting, developing, and retaining the best employees for their needs. Our team provides job seekers services and resources to pursue educational and employment opportunities. By developing our state's workforce and matching employers with job seekers, we strengthen Maricopa County's and Arizona's economy.

Proud to Offer

  • Work with a greater purpose

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Exceptional work-life balance

  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

  • Paid vacation, sick time, and (birth/adoption) parental leave

  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

  • Employee discounts for goods and services

  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • One year of experience in employment, training programs, case management, career development activities, reentry services, or equivalent social service programs

  • Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, justice studies, business administration, education, social work, psychology, or a related field

  • A combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for theminimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

  • Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

  • Must complete a background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card; must have the ability to obtain a jail security clearance card

We Also Value

  • Two years of experience in Reentry, Career Services, Education, or Social Services

  • One year of experience working with justice-involved individuals

Job Contributions

  • Assess participants' barriers to employment and arrange available area resources and supportive services as needed, including transportation, education, and emergency assistance

  • Create, update, and maintain accurate participant case notes and files

  • Meet with participants one-on-one or in a group enrollment setting to review applications and determine if the customer meets WIOA eligibility requirements

  • Advise participants regarding secondary education, post-secondary training, resume development, and permanent employment opportunities

  • Conduct program orientations, informational seminars, and one-on-one sessions with participants

  • Assist participants in developing career and education action plans

  • Perform and interpret academic and work readiness evaluations and assessments

  • Provide and track referrals to program partners and community-based service providers

  • Provide intensive, sustained one-on-one support and guidance to a caseload of justice-involved individuals

  • Provide labor market information on in-demand occupations

  • Conduct presentations for justice-involved individuals who temporarily reside within state and County facilities

  • Assist with job fairs, resource fairs, and other program events

Working Conditions

  • Work is performed in various environments, including ARIZONA@WORK-Maricopa County Career Centers, non-profit organizations, jails, prisons, and detention centers

  • This position will conduct community outreach and participate in career or education events in a variety of neighborhoods as well as indoor and outdoor settings on occasion

  • Will require travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles or private vehicles used on County business

  • Evening and weekend work as needed to meet program requirements

  • The position may be periodically reassigned to various work locations based on business needs

Selection Procedure

  • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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