Probation Officer/Probation Officer, Bilingual (Family)

New Jersey Courts•Freehold, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work. The Monmouth Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated and professional individual to work in the Family Division. The selected candidate will be responsible for interviewing clients pre and post-hearing, extracting relevant information, presenting cases in court, and drafting formal legal complaints and applications. The selected candidate will also perform legal research, dispose of cases in various Judiciary databases, and ensure that cases are completed within Judiciary timeframes. This person will inform clients of their rights, entitlements, and available services. This position may require extensive knowledge of NJKids, FACTS, and other required AOC automated systems. This position requires great technical knowledge, extreme attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills. The selected candidate must be able to independently take appropriate actions and work cooperatively with other divisions and other agencies. The selected candidate must possess a high level of written and oral communication skills and have the ability to work independently and take appropriate actions when needed. The selected candidate may be required to perform on-call functions outside of regular court hours, conduct urine screens, and perform home visits as ordered by the court. The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any area, which includes or is supplemented by 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences.
Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their transcript at the time of application.
If selected, an official college or university transcript is required prior to start date.
US citizenship is not required.
Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
Must possess a high level of written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and take appropriate actions when needed
Great technical knowledge
Extreme attention to detail
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to work cooperatively with other divisions and other agencies

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of NJKids, FACTS, and other required AOC automated systems.
Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.
Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See https://naces.org/members/ )
Are you a veteran? If so, please indicate this information in your cover letter and/or resume.
For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position.
For some positions, the selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds, in order to perform essential duties of the position.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

Responsibilities

Report writing and case analysis
Client interviews
Scheduling, coordination and moderation of court proceedings (in-court and/or virtually)
Customer Service
Interviewing clients pre and post-hearing
Extracting relevant information
Presenting cases in court
Drafting formal legal complaints and applications
Perform legal research
Dispose of cases in various Judiciary databases
Ensure that cases are completed within Judiciary timeframes
Inform clients of their rights, entitlements, and available services
Perform on-call functions outside of regular court hours
Conduct urine screens
Perform home visits as ordered by the court