Probation Caseworker (Seasonal) - Adult Probation (Countywide)

Yavapai County Government • Countywide, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a seasonal position which is on-call or as needed not to exceed 1040 hours per fiscal year. Under general supervision, performs professional work of moderate difficulty in providing advocacy and social casework services to assigned probationers, and provides mentoring for probationers and/or families involved in the justice system.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• U.S. citizen or have legal resident status.
• Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal history check, psychological examination, urinalysis screening for illicit drugs and driving records check through the Motor Vehicle Division.
• May be required to successfully pass a polygraph examination, physical examination, and/or credit check.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of principles and methods of social work.
• Knowledge of criminal or juvenile court operations.
• Knowledge of techniques of casework methods and report writing.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Knowledge of clerical office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of research techniques and report writing.
• Knowledge of current Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping.
• Skill in serving as a positive role model for justice involved individuals in the community, detention center, school, and home settings.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in communication in person and by telephone with public and employees.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Skill in organization and adherence to detail.
• Ability to critically analyze individuals and situations and make sound objective decisions.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Ability to keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Ability to remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and maintain discretion.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, victims, witnesses, and the public.
• Ability to act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, organizes, develops, and implements advocacy services to referred justice involved individuals and their families using a strengths-based approach.
• Provides monitoring or supervision to justice involved individuals ordered onto pretrial or placed on a probation caseload not requiring direct supervision.
• Compiles and inputs data relating to current caseload.
• Works as a liaison between justice involved individuals, third parties, and therapists.
• Provides appropriate mentorship though recreational outings and community involvement.
• Provides transportation to treatment, therapy, recreational activities, or any court ordered activity.
• Provides information to court staff verbally and through written reports.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED