Senior Probation Officer / Senior Probation Officer Bilingual (Mental Health Division)

New Jersey Courts•East Orange, NJ

7d•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. Position may be reassigned based on operational needs. 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

Open to judiciary employees who have successfully completed the working test period in the following career (classified) titles: Advancement Probation Officer, Probation Officer Bilingual
Eligibility is based upon the applicants having achieved all the competencies for advancement to Senior Probation Officer as listed on the Career Progression Eligibility Form for this title.
Applicants for advancement to the Senior Probation Officer title are not required to take a New Jersey Civil Service Commission promotional examination.
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 and two years of professional experience in interviewing clients and/or casework involving gathering and analyzing socioeconomic information; determining client treatment needs; providing access to social services, therapeutic interventions, rehabilitative assistance, or professional counseling; and/or preparing reports and/or orders including findings and recommendations
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in the behavioral or social sciences may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See www.naces.org/members.html )
Are you a veteran? If so, please indicate this information in your cover letter and/or resume.
For information on Veteran's Preference, please visit the NJ Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs website at http://www.state.nj.us/military/veterans/preference
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.
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.
All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
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.
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.
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed.
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

Bilingual (Mental Health Division)

Responsibilities

Liaison between Superior Court, the Prosecutor's Office, and Probation regarding cases.
Supervise clients in accordance with risk level utilizing evidence-based strategies to promote behavior change as well as enforce conditions.
Evaluate clients with complex or chronic problems.
Identify barriers to success and develop strategies to overcome them.
Facilitate crises intervention counseling.
Discuss specialize treatment or supervision with clients.
Identify barriers to success and develop strategies for resolution.
Inform clients about available services and coordinate same.
Monitor case flow and treatment plans and consult with treatment team.
Consult with judges regarding case status and case issues.
Prepare violation of Probation Documents appear in court and provide recommendations to the court.
Analyze case histories, maintain data so that statistics may be generated as needed.
Assist team members with work in progress and/or regarding management of cases.
Prepare/present cases for hearing.
Analyze and screen cases in accordance with existing laws, regulation or professional practices.
Administer client drug screenings.
Perform field work including home, school, and community agency visits.
Conduct risk and need assessment tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.