PROBATION OFFICER- SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER (DISTRICT COURT)

Genesee County, MI•Flint, MI

9d•$59,387 - $73,198

About The Position

Performs professional casework duties in any one of a number of social or casework fields; engages in activities related to the supervision of offenders to ensure compliance of terms and conditions of probation; arranges for services ordered by the Court; works with probationer according to treatment plan directed towards discharge from probation; works under supervision; performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
One (1) year of experience in probation, law enforcement, corrections, guidance and counseling, substance abuse services, pre-trial services, family counseling, vocational counseling or social work.
One (1) year of experience in the Genesee County District Court will meet the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Conducts detailed sociological and economic investigations of adults and/or juveniles as ordered by the Court
Conducts interviews with appropriate parties as required
Writes case histories and/or casework studies and makes recommendations
Counsel's adults and/or juveniles as directed
Recommends appropriate payments where required
Investigates facilities to determine if they meet county standards
Prepares legal petitions as required
Makes referrals to community agencies as required
Serves as liaison with other agencies
Implements programs as required in the specific department
Transports clients
Testifies in court as needed
Coordinates activities of volunteers and/or interns
Provides information to the public as required
Maintains a variety of casework records and prepares special and periodic reports as required
Assists in the organization and operation of specialty courts.