OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Applications are evaluated as received.

Performs work of challenging assignments assisting the Motivational Interviewing/Cognitive Skills (MI/CS) Coordinator to administer and coordinate specific education programs related to teaching Motivational Interviewing to probation staff and cognitive skills strategies to offenders.

• Assists with program development and implementation of motivational interviewing and cognitive skills models.
• Participates in the development of the cognitive skills curriculum goals and objectives, the skills to be taught, and the parameters by which to track the performance and progress of offenders.
• Teaches cognitive skills curriculum to offenders placed on probation.
  Trains probation staff and community providers on motivational interviewing and cognitive skills practices.
• Assists the MI/CS Coordinator and Drug Treatment Education Fund (DTEF) Coordinators with special projects, events, and serves as a MI/CS program resource to Drug Court.
• Assists with curriculum design modifications that accommodate group and student learning styles.
• Assists with research and assessment in current and new applications of motivational interviewing, cognitive skills, and cognitive-behavioral interventions.
  Conducts periodic reviews of participants and program quality assurance to evaluate whether program goals and outcomes are being met and if necessary to recalibrate any aspects of the programs.
• Assists in research of MI/CS outcome studies and make program modifications as necessary.
• Assists with the preparation of marketing materials such as brochures and reports to publicize the MI/CS programs and services offered and for individual information.
• Conducts presentations that provide an overview of program features, goals, statistics, and accomplishments to adult probation staff, appropriate external agencies and in new employee orientation.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of graduation events for program participants.
• Assists with process referrals from probation officers.

A Bachelors degree in behavioral science, education, or a relevant field of study and three years of professional level work experience in teaching; OR, an equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position. Preferred qualifications include teaching adults, adult offenders, or working with substance abusers.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typically performs duties in an office and classroom environment and may lift materials and/or equipment 20 lbs or less.

The Arizona Superior Court in Pima County and the Pima County Juvenile Court Center offer the same benefits as those offered to other employees working for Pima County. We offer a competitive benefits package to benefits eligible employees, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick leave. Some benefits require contributions by employees in addition to contributions made by the employer. Please see the link below for a complete description of the offerings.
Pima County Benefits

Retirement Plan participation is mandatory for all eligible employees to include a mandatory pre-tax pay deduction. July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023, the deduction for Retirement Pension & Health Insurance Benefit is 12.03% and Long Term Disability Income Plan 0.14% to constitute a total of 12.17% deduction.

Education Reimburement Program: The program will provide up to $5,250 per calendar year towards the cost of tuition, required books, registration fees, and laboratory fees. The Employee's lifetime maximum benefit would be for reimbursement of one Bachelor's degree and one Master's degree.

Please see the link below for information on the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and CURRENT EXACT DEDUCTION.
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Full-time employees of government organizations may be able to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information click Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.