What are the responsibilities and job description for the WORKFORCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 536731 position at Arizona Department of Corrections?
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7261310 ### **WORKFORCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST
- 536731** ### **(INDUSTRIAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST)** Job Location: #### Arizona State Prison Complex Eyman Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) 4374 East Butte Avenue Florence, Arizona 85132
- Maintains the safety and security of participants and work crews through site, vehicle, pat, and stripte searches\
- Conducts continuous observations and accountability headcounts\
- Oversees production activities and workforce conduct in manufacturing centers\
- Coordinates with the designated Regional Operations and Workforce Development Managers to align workforce efforts with production schedules and operational needs\
- Reviews work output, provides coaching, and administers performance evaluations and discipline when necessary\
- Maintains safe, orderly, and productive work sites and supervises civilian work crew leaders where applicable\
- Ensures timely completion and submission of reports related to incidents, work performance, and operational issues\
- Assists participants in gaining industry-recognized credentials and accessing apprenticeship programs\
- Monitors contractors for compliance with ACI contract obligations\
- Partners with ACIs Training and Education Manager to help participants secure post-release employment\
- Drives / operates State vehicles to transport participants, attend to worksite needs, or on State business\
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of:\
- Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the assignment\
- Principles and practices of inmate management and supervision\
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution techniques\
- Inventory controls\
- Search techniques\ \ Skill in:\
- Applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures\
- Written and verbal communication\
- Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships\
- Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making\
- Inventory control and search techniques\
- Attention to detail\
- Prioritization and time management\
- Leadership and supervision\ \ Ability to:\
- Lift/Cary approximately 20 lbs.\
- Push/Pull approximately 20 lbs.\
- Walk/Run approximately .25 miles\
- Establish and maintain security, order, and discipline measures\
- Work with and supervise inmates\
- Maintain security and control of tools, equipment, and confidential information\
- Diplomatically and tactfully respond to issues\
- Establish and maintain professional working relationships with employees and inmates\
- Administer work evaluations and work production reviews\
- Evaluate documentation for accuracy and completeness\
- Conduct various types of searches\
- Work independently with minim al supervision, make sound decisions\
- Adhere to and enforce ADCRRs policies and procedures\
- Provide clear and concise instructions to inmate workers\
- Safely transport inmates between the facility and work location Selective Preference(s): \- Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement\
- Two (2) years of experience as a Correctional Officer, or professional experience in correctional services or the criminal justice field. Candidates who have been separated from State Service for more than two (2) years will require successful completion of a training curriculum upon their assignment to the position Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test.\ \ Requires a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement within 90 days in the event
Salary : $45,786