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The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a driven leader to join our Community Reentry team as the Reentry Coordinator. This position provides management of general reentry services to inmates, manages ADCRR's reentry-related programs and services to prisons and reentry centers statewide, and maintains the Reentry Resource database. Instructs correctional staff in best case management practices and delivery, recommends revisions to reentry-related policies, identifies release needs of offenders, and seeks avenues to meet these needs from both public and private sectors. In addition, this position assists Correctional Officer IIIs and Community Supervision Officers in identifying resources for particularly hard-to-place offenders.

-Provides overall management of reentry-related services and activities provided by prisons and community staff statewide
-Meets with community stakeholders, non-profit organizations and faith-based communities to educate them on released offender needs
-Assists entities with developing and implementing programming necessary for community reentry
-Attends community-based conferences and planning meetings
-Ensures reentry services are developed and provided by ADCRR staff to create the best possible transition outcomes for inmates and offenders
-Conducts reentry-specific information sessions and classes with inmates
-Consults with ADCRR staff and inmate family members regarding difficult placement cases and makes referrals to appropriate community services and placements
-Conducts trainings and mentors staff under supervision regarding release planning and general case management strategies
-Identifies resources and updates the Reentry Resource Center
-Creates and distributes monthly newsletters to ADCRR staff highlighting available resources in the community
-Drives on State business
-Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
-Concepts and practices of Correctional and Community Reentry Services, criminal thinking self-improvement programs, community corrections supervision and programming, and prison operations
-Research related to inmate programming and correctional operations
-Research and statistical concepts to comprehend and develop reports and statistical models in conjunction with the Research department
-Project management techniques to organize and manage initiatives
Skill in:
-Excellent verbal and written communication
-Coaching and training
-Organizational and vision management
-Continuous improvement principles and techniques
-Program development and implementation
Ability to:
-Operate a computer, laptop and associated office software
-Evaluate effective programs in a correctional and Reentry setting
-Develop, track and implement projects strategically
-Lead and mentor staff
-Develop effective management systems and practices

-Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field
-Two (2) years of experience in reentry services and correctional community program delivery

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required 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.) R2-10-207.11).
In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison 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 a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.