Detention Education Specialist

About the role

The Detention Education Specialist works under general supervision to perform a variety of tasks associated with the school Registrar, National School Lunch Program, Arizona Department of Education management, and related education services to juveniles enrolled in the Gloria Dusek Compass School located in the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and perform tasks associated with the school Registrar, National School Lunch Program, Arizona Department of Education management, and related education services to juveniles enrolled in the Gloria Dusek Compass School.
• Maintain and manage data related to educational records, student information, educational grants, funding programs, scholarships, or other education-based programs.
• Enter, maintain, or manage data related to educational records, student information, educational grants, funding programs, scholarships, or other education-based programs.
• Compile statistical data and prepare reports.
• Resolve minor problems in person, by phone, or correspondence.
• Proofread and/or edit documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, or format.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED AND three (3) years of experience working with youth in an educational setting or related field.
• Secretarial, clerical, customer service, or closely related experience, preferably relating to experience in Arizona schools and grants management.
• Must complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).
• Must possess a valid State of Arizona Driver’s License at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
• Must remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Must obtain first aid/CPR certification within sixty (60) days of employment and must maintain.
• Provide an acceptable driving history at no cost to the county.
• Employees are subject to immediate callout when an emergency, disaster, or breach of homeland security occurs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment character and fitness background investigation, including but not limited to: fingerprinting and criminal history records check, Department of Child Safety (DCS) Central Registry check, (MVD) driving records check, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and submit to and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Skills

• Proficient using the following computer applications: A computer, Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Video Conferencing, such as Zoom, Skype or Microsoft Team.

Benefits

Mohave County offers an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.

Pay

$46,072.00 - $56,638.40 Annually

Schedule

Full Time Regular