Juvenile Intervention & Community Programs Specialist

Washtenaw County Health Department; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Washtenaw County Health Department is seeking a Juvenile Court Division staff member to support and monitor youth in community-based programming. You will prepare written summaries and monitor progress under supervision of a higher classified employee.

Collaborate with probation staff, clinical teams, and families to design and implement plans that promote positive behavioral change. Attend hearings, trainings, and maintain detailed records of visits.

Qualifications

• Ability to role model appropriately for youth.
• Ability to gain the respect, confidence and cooperation of youth.
• Ability to understand and relate to delinquent youth in a positive manner
• Basic knowledge of first aid and CPR
• Time Management and organization
• Recognizing the benefits of teamwork
• Skilled in resource utilization
• Ability to handle multiple demands
• Sensitivity to family and group processes
• Ability to perform crisis mediation

Responsibilities

• Supports and monitors activities of youth in the Intervention Program.
• Collaborates with probation casework, clinical staff, and families to design and implement case and program plans.
• Develops and presents written progress reports of youth's progress.
• Maintains detailed records of visits and contacts with youth and families.
• Maintains case files and computes associated paperwork.
• Maintains vehicles used for Intervention Program activities.
• Attends required court hearings, meetings, and trainings.

Skills

Role modeling for youth

Engage youth respectfully

First aid CPR

Time management

Teamwork

Crisis mediation

Resource utilization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology or human services field

Job description

Washtenaw County Health Department is seeking a Juvenile Court Division staff member to support and monitor youth in community-based programming. You will prepare written summaries and monitor progress under supervision of a higher classified employee.

Collaborate with probation staff, clinical teams, and families to design and implement plans that promote positive behavioral change. Attend hearings, trainings, and maintain detailed records of visits.