Probation Officer/Probation Officer Bilingual (Spanish & English)

New Jersey Courts•Jersey City, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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.

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.
Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.
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.
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

Are you a veteran? If so, please indicate this information in your cover letter and/or resume.

Responsibilities

Using evidence-based practices to facilitate positive behavioral change and success with probation clients leading to long-term desistance from offending behaviors, thus improving overall public safety.
Using the Risk-Need Responsivity model through the case management process by conducting assessments, creating plans for success, meet with clients in the office, home and field visits, utilize cognitive behavioral techniques, structured response grid, referrals to appropriate treatment facilities, employment and education institutions, conduct drug tests, prepare cases and appear in court on violations of probation, collection of court ordered fines/restitution.
Reviewing child support cases for proper enforcement remedies.
Conducting investigative fact finding for recommendations to the court in matters requiring judicial determination.
Presenting cases at court hearings for non-compliance and on appeals of hearing officers’ recommendation and/or determinations.
Analyzing cases in accordance with existing laws and regulations and informing clients of their rights and available services to promote effective collection of court ordered payments.
Analyzing hold reports to ensure that required distribution of funds are disbursed within established time frames.
Providing customer service to both internal and external customers by handling inquiries received in person, via NJKiDS, telephone, and correspondence.
Processing incoming correspondences and system alerts according to policies and standards on an ongoing basis.
Perform additional duties as required.