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About the Role

Monitor juveniles under court jurisdiction who have been placed on probation. This involves monitoring in homes, schools, community, or placement facilities, and may include preparing reports, conducting drug tests, attending meetings and court sessions, and making referrals to community services. Employees are responsible for maintaining detailed case notes and may supervise intensive juvenile probationers as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Provides case management of juvenile probation cases, including meeting with individuals and their families regarding probation conditions, school, home, drug testing, specialty courts, community service, counseling, and substance abuse assessment.
Writes dispositional and review hearing reports, containing necessary information to determine appropriate course of action for juveniles on probation.
Researches the background of delinquent, abused, and neglected youths and their families to determine appropriate services.
Administers drug screening on a random basis, and processes reports for the Courts.
Transports delinquent youth to correctional facilities, when necessary.
May be required to testify in court proceedings.
Attends court hearings to obtain final dispositions of youth as handed down by the court.
Acts as liaison with the community, including the schools, other social and law enforcement agencies, and parents.
Refers youth to community programs and monitors out-of-home placements for probation compliance, as well as crisis intervention services when appropriate.
Participates in and collaborates with a variety of committees, professional associations, boards, and/or other related groups.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Employees must meet the minimum requirements and conditions of employment, and be able to successfully perform all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
A background check will be required initially and periodically.
May be required to serve in an “on-call” capacity.
Work involves evaluating the relevance and importance of theories, concepts, and principles and developing different approaches or tactical plans to fit specific circumstances.
Guidelines may exist but are flexible and open to considerable interpretation requiring independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness are needed to interpret and apply guidelines.
Compared to Chief Probation Officer classification does not have supervisory responsibilities.
May occasionally work in an outdoor environment with potential exposure to weather-related heat and cold, rain, wind, and related elements.
May be required to reach with hands and arms; sit; stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
May occasionally be required to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
May be exposed to infectious diseases and/or criminal suspects or prison inmates.

Skills

Proficiency in English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, etc.
General knowledge of Circuit Court, Family Division statutory and regulatory requirements
Knowledge and ability to use a personal computer to prepare reports, maintain records, search for and compile data.
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with customers, co-workers, and representatives of other agencies.
Skill in operation of modern office equipment such as personal computers, facsimile, copiers, scanners, and telephones.
Appropriately and effectively represent the Court and County at a variety of community events and activities in support of positive public relations initiatives and develop liaison relationships between the community and the Court/County.
Skill in researching and resolving problems to ensure compliance.
Ability to assess and provide guidance within area of specialized knowledge.
Ability to interpret and explain policies, processes, regulations, and applicable laws within area of expertise in layman’s terms.
Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment.
Ability to think analytically and apply sound judgment, solve problems, make effective decisions, and act with integrity.
Ability to facilitate meetings effectively and efficiently.
Ability to effectively assess and guide both individuals and their families in their area of expertise.
Ability to comprehend, process and apply both verbal and written skills appropriate to the job.
Ability to accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
Ability to use County resources effectively and efficiently.

Location

Grand Traverse County

Work Type

Full-time
Part-time

Experience Level

More than 1 year experience working with juveniles

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in social work, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related human services field.
Associate degree with four years directly related experience may be substituted for the education requirement if there is demonstrated knowledge, ability, and skill to perform the work.

Salary/Compensations

Starting Hourly Rate: $28.21 USD

Benefits

Medical: High-deductible plan through Priority Health with County contribution up to $2,000 annually to an employee Health Savings Account.
Vision: No cost plan for employees, with an enhanced plan option through EyeMed.
Dental: No cost or premium for diagnostic and cleaning services through Delta Dental.
Wellness: Incentives and programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Employee Recognition: Awards and recognition throughout the year and on anniversary dates.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for enrollment in courses at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Vacation: Generous amount of vacation days for benefitted employees.
Holidays: 12 days per year plus additional floating holidays.
Personal Leave: Up to 72 hours annually depending on contract, with payout for unused hours up to 40.
Parental Leave: Up to 6 months of leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Retirement: Defined contribution through MERS with a generous match that vests after 6 years.
457(b) Retirement Plans: Optional deferred compensation and Roth plans with matching contributions.
Life Insurance: Automatically provided for benefitted employees.
Short Term Disability: Plan through Mutual of Omaha, paying two-thirds of salary for up to 182 days.
Long Term Disability: Plan through Mutual of Omaha, paying 60 percent of salary for up to 24 months.

About the Company

Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community.
We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government.
We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees.
Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.
Grand Traverse County is a great place to live, work and play. Come join our team and experience what northern Michigan is all about.