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New Jersey Courts•Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Vicinage (Multiple Locations), NJ

6d•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 the 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 Judiciary is seeking self-starters interested in performing a variety of clerical, administrative, and other support functions in connection with proceedings instituted before courts or programs administered under the supervision of the courts. 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 who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.
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.
Selected candidates must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
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.
All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents.
Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable.
Use a separate section to describe each position.
Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience.
Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Qualifications for Advancement Candidates: Open to Judiciary employees who have an aggregate of one year of permanent service in the career(classified)service title(s) of Investigator or Investigator-Bilingual (Spanish/English) and possess 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.
Qualifications for Lateral Reassignment Candidates : Open to Judiciary employees who are currently in the title of Probation Officer or Probation Officer-Bilingual (Spanish/English) and who have one year of permanent service as of the announced closing date.
BICAT Testing Candidates selected to serve in a bilingual variant title must pass the New Jersey Civil Service Commission Bilingual Communicative Ability Test (BICAT) performance examination or provide proof of having established bilingual proficiency with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.
Are you a veteran? If so, please indicate this information in your cover letter and/or resume.
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.

Responsibilities

Annotate calendars and maintain records and files both electronically and manually.
Prepare court orders.
Monitor case flow and provide case information to requesters.
Operate technology systems used by the court.
Monitor and enforce conditions of probation and/or court orders which may include drug or urine testing.
Interview clients, prepare reports for the court.
Analyze case histories.
Conduct field visits including home and jail visitations.
Identify client's case management needs.
Refer clients to treatment programs, therapeutic or rehabilitative placements, and arrange referrals to appropriate agencies.
Review documents submitted to the court for compliance with court rules and approved practices.
Conduct investigatory work which may include checks of criminal history records and contact with other agencies to gather information.
Make recommendations to the court.
Prepare cases for hearings.
Assemble case files, documents, exhibits for hearings, trials, or board meetings.
Establish working relationships with divisions, vicinages, or other outside organizations.
Advise judges and management on case issues.
Perform other duties as required and assigned.