Posting Date
03/18/26Application Deadline
03/24/26Pay Range
Min - Mid - MaxWhat We Offer
We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!
Job Type
Classified – Judicial JMRDepartment
D110 Adult ProbationAbout the Position
The Program Coordinator assumes responsibility for the comprehensive management and coordination of the Thinking for a Change and Decision Points (T4C/DP) program within the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department. Thinking for a Change is a cognitive-behavioral-change program specifically tailored for Justice-Involved Individuals (JII). This pivotal role necessitates effective collaboration with stakeholders and program facilitators, formulation of program objectives, meticulous processing of referrals, strategic coordination of class assignments to guarantee the appropriate placement of justice-involved individuals, creation of facilitator schedules, diligent progress monitoring, and the assurance of successful program implementation.
Additionally, the Program Coordinator exercises oversight in resource allocation and data evaluation to ascertain that the program attains its objectives and aligns seamlessly with organizational goals.
About The Adult Probation Department:
The Adult Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our nationally recognized Adult Probation Department and become part of an award-winning agency of professionals committed to enhancing community safety through service, accountability, and influencing change.
Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public or business administration, other social sciences, or closely related field
Experience:
One (1) year of experience directly coordinating and administering programs or services
OR
Combined education and experience qualifications:
Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications.
Our Preferred Candidate has:
Previous experience in program management or project coordination in a Criminal Justice environment
Knowledge of Evidenced Based Practices
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of:
Effective techniques for working with a diverse group of individuals
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions and Programs
Skill in:
Developing relationships, establishing credibility and rapport, and genuinely relating to others while fostering cooperation, trust, and mutual respect
Effectively communicating with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing
Critical thinking and evaluating information to determine the best solution
Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications. Specifically, Outlook, Excel and Access
Ability to:
Interact effectively with staff and a diverse population at all levels within the organization
Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Perform work tasks with attention to detail
Manage workload and meet required deadlines
Work independently
Identify issues and offer effective solutions
Maintain confidentiality of data and information
Become a trained T4C facilitator and train the trainer
Manage a classroom of high-risk justice involved individuals
Essential Job Tasks
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
Coordinate all aspects of the Thinking for a Change (T4C) and Decision Points programs including community outreach, scheduling, logistics, marketing, and resource allocation.
Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to ensure smooth execution of program activities. Facilitate meetings and trainings.
Review referrals to the T4C program and determine eligibility for placement.
Develop and implement guidelines, processes, forms, and procedures as necessary.
Conduct class observation to ensure program consistency and to provide coaching and feedback to facilitators.
Provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers involved in program delivery.
Monitor progress and address any issues or obstacles that may arise during implementation.
Procure necessary resources, supplies, and equipment for program activities.
Identify opportunities for cost savings or resource optimization.
Develop evaluation frameworks and metrics to assess program effectiveness and impact.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data to measure program outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
Prepare regular progress reports, presentations, and summaries for internal and external audiences.
Use evaluation findings to inform strategic decision-making and program refinements.
Working conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak clearly and hear; see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; sit for long periods of time; stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally push, pull or lift up to 20 pounds.
Additional Information
Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.
The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system's requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.27% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.84% and up for the defined contribution plan and 8.82% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit https://www.azasrs.gov/ or https://www.psprs.com/corrections-officer/
Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.
The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.