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Job Description
Role
Learn and Earn Program Mentor for Juvenile Probation
Yavapai County Juvenile Probation Office is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic mentors to support youth participating in the Learn and Earn summer program. This six-week initiative offers educational and employment opportunities for teens involved in the juvenile justice system, promoting responsibility, skill development, and future success.
This is a temporary position that will run from May to July, with workdays scheduled for Tuesday to Friday, 10 hours each day. The program will be conducted at our Prescott and Cottonwood locations.
Ideal candidate is a compassionate and proactive individual with prior experience working with youth.
Review complete class specification for Learn and Earn Program Mentor here.
Major Duties, Responsibilities- Supervises and mentors teens enrolled in the Learn and Earn Program.
- Chaperones field trips and provides oversight to internship sites.
- Writes reports, implements curriculum, and assists in classroom management and instruction.
- Communicates with internal and external stakeholders regarding youth activities.
- Assists in record keeping for teen activities.
- Assists in maintaining and submitting timesheets for teens enrolled in Learn and Earn Program.
- Assists with planning and organizing the program’s parent orientation and graduation ceremony.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
A minimum of one (1) year experience working with youth.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and pass a Motor Vehicle Records Check (MVR).
Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, fingerprinting, and polygraph test.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
ELECTIVE COVERAGE
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
PLEASE NOTE
• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
Click here to view our benefits summary.
Closing Date/Time: 5/2/2025 5:00 PM Arizona -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Yavapai County
Show moreYavapai County reflects the history of the old west and the future of the new. At Yavapai County Government, we care for our community while building upon our legacy. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation we uphold these values in our everyday endeavors.
Yavapai County is in northcentral Arizona, just north of Phoenix, and is one of the four original Arizona counties formed in 1864. The County, with approximately 246,191 residents, includes eight incorporated towns and cities: Prescott (county seat), Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Jerome, Clarkdale, Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and the newest municipality Dewey-Humboldt. The County features some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the American West with a mild climate, four beautiful and distinct seasons, and breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, and rolling meadows.
As a Yavapai County Government employee, you will have the chance to work in one of 37 unique departments, each providing vital services to our community. From law enforcement and healthcare to public works and environmental protection, there is a wide range of career paths to explore. And with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, you can build a long and rewarding career with us.
We have a workforce of over 1,800 employees who are committed to enhancing the well-being of its residents and cultivating a thriving and vibrant community, making Yavapai County a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new challenge and aspire to be part of a vibrant team that values each member, we welcome you to join us in furthering our legacy and making a difference in your community. Why… because people matter!
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