Probation Officer/WMDCP Court Coordinator

Job Title: Probation Officer/WMDCP Court Coordinator

Department: Judicial Branch – Tribal Court

Reports to: Tribal Court Administrator

Status: Exempt

Salary Level: $47,125 to $70,688 Annually

Level: C42

Opens: January 10, 2025

Closes: January 24, 2025

TO APPLY: Please submit LTBB Application Form, Resume, and Cover Letter by Email to hr@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov or via Fax, Mail, or In Person at our Human Resources office.

LTBB Application Form and HR Contact Info available here: https://ltbbodawa-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Employment-Application.pdf

SUMMARY: The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) is a sovereign Indian Tribe whose primary government building is in Harbor Springs, Michigan. The Tribal Court is a court of general jurisdiction hearing cases including, but not limited to: criminal, civil, drug court, domestic violence, and children welfare cases. The LTBB Tribal Court is looking for a person with a probation officer background who wants to do more than compliance, but who instead wants to help people change their lives for the better.

The WMDCP Court Coordinator does this by running the Tribal Court’s healing-to-wellness court program and probation program. Our view is that the justice system can provide more than accountability, it can also support people who want to change their lives. Our programs are difficult and demanding, but we have graduated many people with great success and being part of their journey of renewal has been inspiring! If you want to make a difference, this position is an opportunity to do so.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manager:

• Manages the day-to-day activity of other probation officers.

WMDCP Coordinator:

• Assists in the continued development and implementation of the WMDCP Adult Healing-to-Wellness Court and manuals. Evaluates existing cases for program eligibility.
• Actively recruits and enrolls eligible individuals who are involved in the tribal or state criminal justice system into the WMDCP Adult Healing-to-Wellness Court and other appropriate programming. Builds bridges with other jurisdictions for the benefit of clients and our programs. Creates and executes outreach programs designed to foster support for LTBB specialty courts.
• Maintains WMDCP court files and collect data as directed.
• Responsible for data collection and reporting for grant funding utilized by the WMDCP program.
• Performs risk/needs assessments to potential program participants.
• Develops information to promote court system interaction and promote specialty court programming for all Native Americans who qualify for WMDCP court programming.
• Identifies and coordinates training and relevant professional development for WMDCP team members.
• May be required to work some evenings and weekends as dictated by the Court docket.
• Essential job duties may evolve and/or change as approved by the Chief Judge.
• Other duties as assigned.

Probation Officer:

• Familiarizes self with the area and with persons living within the community.
• Be able to perform chain of custody drug screens from clients, which may include handling urine specimens and administering PBT tests and/or ensure that any third-party testing service follows appropriate chain of custody and observation protocols for drug screening.
• Investigates and makes sentencing recommendations to the Tribal Court for all cases involving adult and juvenile offenders.
• Maintains probation files and collects probation data.
• Monitors and supervises the conditions related to probation and/or bond imposed by the Tribal Court, performs court-ordered client checks and home visits.
• Provides support, preventive and supervisory counseling to all offenders as applicable for individuals placed on probation by court order.
• Refers offenders for assessments and monitors compliance with recommendations made by the service providers.
• Monitor probationers’ compliance with all terms and conditions of probation, including but not limited to: employment and/or educational requirements, community service, drug testing, monitoring devices and any other term or condition of probation.
• Informs offenders and their families about the cost, constraints, and responsibilities of maintaining electronic monitoring equipment. Provides installation services in the offender’s home, communicates with the electronic monitoring equipment agency, and assists Law Enforcement in monitoring the actions of the offender.
• Provides supervision to adult and juvenile offenders in jail or detention as well as those in treatment facilities.
• Provides effective community service opportunities for adult and juvenile offenders/probationers and monitors compliance with community service orders and reports back to the Tribal Court the status of compliance or non-compliance.
• Provides transportation to probationers and clients to court ordered and/or program related activities.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Court Liaison:

• Provides courtesy supervision of adults who are on probation with state court or other tribal courts.
• Responsible for the development of cooperative working relationships with other jurisdictions, to include active involvement and participation in the Michigan Inter-Tribal Probation Officer’s Consortium.
• Provides supportive services to agencies/courts who work with Native offenders.
• Reaches out to Emmet, Charlevoix and Cheboygan counties, and other state probation offices and works towards building excellent working relationships with them.

Court Officer:

• Provides transportation as necessary.
• Performs all other appropriate duties as directed by the Tribal Court Administrator.
• Some travel and training within and out of the state is required.
• Must be able to work well within a Native American community.
• Assumes the position of “Designated Court Officer” in emergency situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree required in criminal justice, social work, law enforcement, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, or related field. These candidates must have a minimum of two years’ experience as a probation officer and must have completed a recognized probation officer training program. Experience working with a specialty court preferred. Experience managing and/or implementing grant awards required.

Alternatively, candidates may have an Associate’s degree required in criminal justice, social work, law enforcement, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, or related field. These candidates must have a minimum of three years’ experience as a probation officer and must have completed a recognized probation officer training program. Experience working with a specialty court preferred.

Alternatively, candidates must have a minimum of ten years’ experience as a probation officer and must have completed a recognized probation officer training program. Experience working with a specialty court preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and experience working closely with issues related to substance abuse/abuse disorders and up-to-date knowledge of the latest science in recovery.
• Must have good investigative skills.
• Good writing skills are a must.
• Must have excellent work history and good job references.
• Must have a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Must have an even temperament, excellent people skills, have solid interpersonal skills, be able to deal with a variety of personality types, and be committed to professional development.
• Must be willing to travel; including overnight travel if necessary.
• Must have high ethical sensibility and history of professional honesty and trustworthiness.
• Must maintain good moral character and have an excellent reputation within the community.
• Must be able to define problems, assess facts, able to draw conclusions; make independent judgments and quick decisions.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective communication with coworkers, supervisors and the general public.
• Must be able to comprehend a variety of documents such as police and lab reports, etc.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to speak effectively before groups of Tribal members or employees of our organization.
• Must be able to work in a high stress environment and handle difficult crisis situations well.
• Must have organizational skills and be able to plan, prioritize and manage workloads to meet goals in a timely manner.
• Must be computer literate; including demonstrated proficiencies with Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and other common programs.
• Must be flexible and able to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays; this includes on-call duties.
• Must have experience with grant programming and reporting, or equivalent professional experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Primary work is performed in an office environment with occasional outdoors work which involves basic lifting and bending. The use of basic traditional tools and materials is necessary.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have valid Michigan driver’s license and be insurable for duration of employment. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to transport clients as needed. Must be willing to successfully complete the certification process for juvenile probation officers and caseworkers provided by the Michigan Judicial Institute and also successfully complete the certification process for the PBT equipment used by Tribal Court. Must be able to meet the requirements of 25 U.S.C. 3207(b)) or its successor statute related to qualifications of individuals working with Indian children.

COMMENTS: Indian preference will apply. Individuals must pass a thorough background investigation, including criminal and employment, with no felony convictions in the last ten years. Individuals must pass an initial drug screen and random drug screening if hired.

ABOUT US: On Sept. 21, 1994, the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) was federally reaffirmed with the signing of Public Law 103-324. The Tribe is governed by a nine-member Tribal Council who serve staggered terms. The LTBB Government presently employs over 200 employees across more than 20 departments, ranging from Healthcare to Natural Resources.

TO APPLY: Please submit LTBB Application Form, Resume, and Cover Letter by Email to hr@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov or via Fax, Mail, or In Person at our Human Resources office.

LTBB Application Form and HR Contact Info available here: https://ltbbodawa-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Employment-Application.pdf

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,125.00 - $70,688.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,125 - $70,688