*Repost*Probation Officer- (Probation Services)

New Jersey Courts; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Courts is seeking a Probation Officer for the Morris/Sussex Vicinage Probation Division. The role emphasizes interpersonal and customer-service skills, problem-solving, and collaboration with Superior Court, Municipal Court, and Prosecutor's Office.

A bachelor’s degree with behavioral or social science credits is required. This position operates in a hybrid schedule with potential remote work up to two days.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, problem-solving, reasoning and technical competence skills.
• Bachelor's degree with 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences required.
• For internal applicants, eligibility includes permanent status in related titles or equivalent service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce conditions of court orders.
• Identify client needs and coordinate services across agencies.
• Inform clients about available services and treatment plans.
• Prepare cases for hearings and interview clients.
• Administer or coordinate drug screenings and field work as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal

Customer service

Problem solving

Reasoning

Technical competence

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 credit hours in behavioral or social sciences

Job description

***REPOST ***

APPLICANTS WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION NEED NOT RE-APPLY

Repost open to all applicants who meet minimum qualifications requirements

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.

*** SHOULD ANOTHER POSITION BECOME AVAILABLE WITHIN THE NEXT FIVE (5) MONTHS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS RECRUITMENT, THE APPLICANT POOL FROM THIS POSITION MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS. ***

The Morris/Sussex Vicinage Probation Division is currently seeking a candidate with excellent interpersonal, customer service, problem-solving, reasoning and technical competence skills. The selected candidate should be dedicated to the policies and procedures of the organization. Under the general direction of the Vicinage Assistant Probation Division Manager and the direct supervision of the team leader, the successful candidate will act as a liaison between Superior Court, Municipal Court, the Prosecutor's Office and team regarding cases.

*** Please note: The selected candidate will be required to work one night per week during the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ***

*** Although this position is based in the Morris County Courthouse (Morristown, NJ), travel to the Sussex County Judicial Center (Newton, NJ) and other Judiciary locations is required. ***

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.

• Monitor and enforce conditions of court orders.
• Identify client/customer case management needs, including use of cognitive behavioral interventions with clients identified as high risk.
• Inform client/customer about available services.
• Coordinate services for customer/client.
• Monitor case flow and treatment plans and consult with treatment team.
• Consult with judges regarding case status and case issues.
• Analyze case histories.
• Maintain data so that statistics may be generated as needed.
• Confer with team members regarding management of cases.
• Prepare cases for hearing; interview clients; write case notes.
• Assign cases to appropriate track.
• Analyze and screen cases in accordance with existing laws, regulations or professional practices.
• Administer client drug screenings.
• Perform field work including home, school and community agency visits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

External applicants: 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.

Internal applicants: Open to Judiciary employees who are currently holding the permanent title of Probation Officer or Probation Officer Bilingual or employees who have an aggregate of one year of permanent service in the title of Investigator or Investigator Bilingual who possess 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/)

Note: Key entry-level professional positions will be filled as they become available in the Criminal, Family and Probation Divisions. Selected candidates may be assigned to any of these divisions.

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 Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice