What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER - JUVENILE PROBATION position at Genesee County, Michigan?

Union

PCOA

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Open Date

1 / 17 / 2025

Closed Date

01 / 31 / 2025

Location

Circuit Court - Family Division

Description

Starting Pay : $27.1706 Hourly ($56,515)

After 1st Year : $28.0959 Hourly ($58,439)

After 2nd Year : $29.1922 Hourly ($60,720)

After 3rd Year : $31.7249 Hourly ($65,988)

After 4th Year : $33.4890 Hourly ($69,657)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree -AND- one (1) year of experience in probation, law enforcement, corrections, guidance and counseling, substance abuse services, pre-trial services, family counseling, vocational counseling or social work;

Bachelor's degree -AND- three (3) years' experience in Genesee County Circuit Court-Family Division.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : Performs professional casework duties in any one of a number of social or casework fields; engages in activities related to the supervision of juvenile offenders to ensure compliance of terms and conditions of probation; arranges for services ordered by the Court; works with probationer according to treatment plan directed towards discharge from probation; works under supervision; performs related duties as required.

STATEMENT OF TASKS :

Conducts detailed sociological and economic investigations of adults and / or juveniles as ordered by the Court;

Conducts interviews with appropriate parties as required;

Counsel's adults and / or juveniles as directed;

Recommends appropriate payments where required;

Investigates facilities to determine if they meet county standards;

Prepares legal petitions as required;

Makes referrals to community agencies as required;

Serves as liaison with other agencies;

Implements programs as required in the specific department;

Transports clients;

Testifies in court as needed;

Coordinates activities of volunteers and / or interns;

Provides information to the public as required;

Maintains a variety of casework records and prepares special and periodic reports as required;

Assists in the organization and operation of specialty courts.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Good knowledge of current social, economic and health problems;

Good knowledge of the philosophy and provisions underlying social service legislation of the State of Michigan;

Ability and desire to work with people of all social strata and the capacity to do so with tolerance, sympathy and objectivity;

Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion;

Ability to appreciate the desires, needs and rights of others;

Ability to understand and interpret regulations and laws;

Ability to present information both verbally and in writing;

Ability to communicate;

Ability to read and comprehend written material;

Ability to counsel;

Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;

Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions;

Ability to use various computer programs.

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Salary : $28 - $69,657

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