Probation Officer/Probation Officer, Bilingual (Probation)

New-Jersey-Courts; Ocean Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Jersey Judiciary’s Monmouth Vicinage Probation Division seeks a candidate with strong interpersonal, customer service, problem-solving, reasoning, written communication and technical skills to support behavioral change efforts.

Responsibilities include coordinating services for clients, monitoring treatment plans, advising judges, preparing cases for hearings and maintaining thorough case notes in a team-driven environment. Housing for remote work is available up to 2 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field including 24 credit hours in behavioral or social sciences.
• Applicants may apply if nearing graduation date; must complete degree by start date.
• Submit transcript copy with application; official transcript required before start date.
• Degrees from outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized service.
• Veterans status: indicate veteran status in cover letter or resume.
• Physical ability requirements may include lifting up to 75 lbs and standing for extended periods.
• Driver's license required if operation of a vehicle is necessary.
• Authorization to work in the US; US citizenship not required.
• Background check including fingerprinting required for newly hired employees.
• Residency requirement: must establish NJ residency within one year of hire.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing evidence-based practices to facilitate client behavioral change.
• Identifying client case management needs and informing clients about available services.
• Coordinating services for clients and monitoring case flow and treatment plans.
• Advising judges regarding case status and issues, analyzing case histories and conferring with team members.
• Preparing cases for hearing and interviewing clients; writing case notes and assigning cases to tracks.
• Analyzing and screening cases per laws and regulations; reviewing and enforcing court orders.
• Researching cases to resolve problems and coordinating with reporting systems for timely addressing.
• Administering client drug screenings and performing field work including home, school, jail, and community visits.
• Other related duties including occasional late-night reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Written communication

Reasoning

Technical competence

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in behavioral or social sciences

Job description

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $55,943.00 to $95,153.11 for Schedule A, and $55,943.00 to $91,346.99 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to October 31, 2015 are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after October 31, 2015, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The Monmouth Vicinage Probation Division is currently seeking a candidate with excellent interpersonal, customer service, problem-solving, reasoning, written communication and technical competence skills.

REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

• utilizing evidence-based practices to facilitate client behavioral change
• identifying client case management needs
• informing clients about available services
• coordinating services for clients
• monitoring case flow and treatment plans and consulting with treatment team
• advising judges regarding case status and case issues
• analyzing case histories
• conferring with team members regarding management of cases
• preparing cases for hearing
• interviewing clients
• writing case notes
• assigning cases to appropriate track
• analyzing and screening cases in accordance with existing laws, regulations or professional practices
• reviewing, interpreting and enforcing all court orders and completing any necessary follow-up
• researching cases to resolve problems and determining the appropriate action
• utilizing various reporting systems to ensure cases are being addressed
• administering client drug screenings
• performing field work including home, school, jail and community agency visits
• performing related duties as assigned including late night reporting responsibilities once per week

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any area, which includes or is supplemented by 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences.

Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.

Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their transcript at the time of application. If selected, an official college or university transcript is required prior to start date.

Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See https://naces.org/members/)

Veterans Status: Are you a veteran? If so, please indicate this information in your cover letter and/or resume. For information on Veteran's Preference, please visit the NJ Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs website at http://www.state.nj.us/military/veterans/preference

Physical Ability: For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position. For some positions, the selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds, in order to perform essential duties of the position.

Driver's License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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