Job No: 540979
Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Human Resources,Law Enforcement/Detective/Corrections/Protective Services,Social Work/Human Services
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.
EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR (PROGRAM MANAGER)
Job Location:
Address: Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI)
4441 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
https://corrections.az.gov/
Posting Details:
Salary: $66,000.00
Grade: 20
Closing Date: 06/02/2026
Job Summary:
Are you a workforce and recruitment expert? Do you have strong workforce community connections? Join our workforce development team of experts making a difference in the community. Apply today!
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is hiring individuals with community workforce connections. This position supports incarcerated individuals in preparing for successful reentry by providing job readiness training, resume development, and career placement support. Also, coordinates employer engagement, job matching, and pre-release interview opportunities. Ensuring that Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) participants transition into meaningful employment upon release.
For further information about the Arizona Correctional Industries, visit: https://aci.az.gov/
Job Duties:
Provides individualized employment counseling, including resume development, interview preparation, and career planning
Facilitates workshops on job search strategies, workplace expectations, and professional communication
Conducts employment readiness assessments to identify strengths, interests, and barriers
Coordinates with employers and workforce partners to identify job openings and career pathways that align with participant skills
Matches qualified participants to appropriate employment opportunities, both pre- and post-release
Develops individualized employment transition plans
Connects participants with ARIZONA@WORK and other workforce resources for continued support after release
Provides guidance on navigating barriers such as background checks and transportation
Tracks participant outcomes such as employment readiness activities, job placement rates, and employer feedback
Produces regular reports on employment outcomes to inform program improvements
Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with ACI and ADCRR reporting requirements
Builds relationships with workforce boards, community colleges, apprenticeship sponsors, and employers
Represents ACI in job fairs, employer panels, and community workforce initiatives
Supports collaborative initiatives that expand employment pathways for justice-involved individuals
Drives on State business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Workforce development principles, employer recruitment strategies, and job readiness programming
Applicable Federal and State Laws, regulations, and procedures, including the Labor Department of Economic Security, ADCRR, and Arizona Department of Administration rules, policies, and procedures
Labor market information and in-demand industries and occupations
Social, cultural, and economic conditions that impact the populations and area(s) served
Community resources and support services
Skill in:
Resume writing, interviewing techniques, and employment coaching
Written and verbal communications
Collecting and using data
Problem-solving and decision-making
Computers, associated software, and data systems
Facilitation
Ability to:
Build partnerships with employers, workforce boards, and reentry organizations
Track and analyze employment data and outcomes
Research and interpret policies and procedures
Work with incarcerated individuals of diverse backgrounds
Match and refer job seekers to employment opportunities
Understand and maintain program compliance
Travel as needed
Attend regular on-site visits to correctional facilities
Maintain strong and appropriate professional boundaries, particularly when interacting with at-risk populations
Selective Preference(s):
At least one (1) year of experience in job placement, workforce development, or reentry programs
Familiarity with ARIZONA@WORK, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services, and labor market trends
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test.
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).
Benefits:
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 (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
Retirement :
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.
Contact Us:
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.
