What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Probation Officer position at Kent County?
The successful candidate will provide a variety of casework services to juveniles and their families when they come to the attention of the 17th Circuit Court. The Juvenile Probation Officer will have regular contact with prosecutors, attorneys, and judicial staff while walking clients through the initial investigation and process of the Court. Responsibilities include communicating at a high level all parties; report writing and testifying in Court; communicating, investigating, interviewing, and developing initial treatment and/or intervention plans; and monitoring participation/progress of juveniles to ensure compliance with court orders and bond conditions.
Schedule for this position is Monday through Friday with a hybrid work schedule offered.Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field and a minimum of one year experience working with delinquent youth in a human service position is required.
Ideally, the chosen candidate would have a minimum of 3 years working with juveniles in a Probation Court setting.
Must have working knowledge of developmental and child psychology, family dynamics, behavioral disorders and appropriate interventions required.
Computer literacy, organization skills, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with diverse populations are essential.
Requires access to transportation while performing the duties of the job and a valid, unrestricted Michigan driver's license.
Spanish speaking ability strongly desired.
Master's degree in one of the aforementioned programs and two years of casework in a juvenile court or related child welfare agency desired.*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*
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Schedule for this position is Monday through Friday with a hybrid work schedule offered.Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field and a minimum of one year experience working with delinquent youth in a human service position is required.
Ideally, the chosen candidate would have a minimum of 3 years working with juveniles in a Probation Court setting.
Must have working knowledge of developmental and child psychology, family dynamics, behavioral disorders and appropriate interventions required.
Computer literacy, organization skills, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with diverse populations are essential.
Requires access to transportation while performing the duties of the job and a valid, unrestricted Michigan driver's license.
Spanish speaking ability strongly desired.
Master's degree in one of the aforementioned programs and two years of casework in a juvenile court or related child welfare agency desired.*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*
Watch a day in the life of Max video below:
Don't take our word for it that Kent County is a great place to work and thrive. Watch this video of why our staff have made us their employer of choice.
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