JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER 046-26

Kalamazoo County Government; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo County Government is seeking a dedicated professional to investigate clients and families, formulate rehabilitation plans, and provide necessary welfare services. You will conduct inquiries, attend court proceedings, and collaborate with various agencies. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5 to 7 years of case management experience. Encourage veterans to apply. Join us in making a difference in our community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
• 5 to 7 years of related work experience in case management.
• May consider equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and inquiries to identify areas of need for clients.
• Attend and participate in court proceedings; gather information and provide testimony.
• Supervise, monitor, and conduct small groups through contacts in various settings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field

5 to 7 years of related work experience in case management

Job description

Union Affiliation: Represented by the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Union Local 2290

GENERAL SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to investigate clients and families to determine rehabilitation plans and implementation of applicable welfare services. Administers relevant assessments, makes recommendations, and submits referrals to community agencies. Uses interpersonal skills to build rapport with families to help meet their systemic, emotional, and financial needs. Attends and partakes in court proceedings to provide court testimony and recommendations for appropriate placements. Completes required paperwork for court proceedings. Works with a variety of agencies, families, and children who are in both in-home and out-of-home placements. Responds to critical situations to provide intervention and reassess the needs of the client and family.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts investigations and inquiries to identify areas of need for clients, such as minors, at-risk youth, juveniles, and/or legally incapacitated individuals and their families and/or guardians, including conducting home visits.
• Attends and participates in a variety of court proceedings; gathers information to provide a comprehensive analysis of the case; provides testimony.
• Supervises, monitors, and conducts small groups through either face-to-face contacts or phone contacts in homes, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, residential treatment facilities, and community settings.
• Collaborates, networks, and coordinates services and acts as a liaison with a variety of agencies and departments within the State of Michigan and other states.
• Completes required paperwork for court proceedings including reports, documentation, screening, data collection, and other various documents.
• Responds to crises; provides intervention and administers assessment/re-assessment of client and family needs.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Services, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
• 5 to 7 years of related work experience in case management
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Michigan Judicial Institute Juvenile Probation Officer Certification with 2 years of hire.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License

VETERANS are encouraged to apply: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.