A Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist supervises criminal offenders who have been placed on probation as part of a court sentence. Meets with offenders and families, monitors activities, and checks to see that the terms of the probation are being followed. Arranges social services for the offender such as drug rehab or job training; writes reports and recommendations to the court.
Represented by the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Union Local 2290 The purpose of this job is to investigate clients and families to determine rehabilitation plans and implementation of applicable welfare services. Administers relevant assessments, makes recommendations, and submits referrals to community agencies. Uses interpersonal skills to build rapport with families to help meet their systemic, emotional, and financial needs. Attends and partakes in court proceedings to provide court testimony and recommendations for appropriate placements. Completes required paperwork for court proceedings. Works with a variety of agencies, families, and children who are in both in-home and out-of-home placements. Responds to critical situations to provide intervention and reassess the needs of the client and family.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts investigations and inquiries to identify areas of need for clients, such as minors, at-risk youth, juveniles, and/or legally incapacitated individuals and their families and/or guardians, including conducting home visits. Attends and participates in a variety of court proceedings; gathers information to provide a comprehensive analysis of the case; provides testimony. Supervises, monitors, and conducts small groups through either face-to-face contacts or phone contacts in homes, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, residential treatment facilities, and community settings. Collaborates, networks, and coordinates services and acts as a liaison with a variety of agencies and departments within the State of Michigan and other states. Completes required paperwork for court proceedings including reports, documentation, screening, data collection, and other various documents. Responds to crises; provides intervention and administers assessment/re-assessment of client and family needs. Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Services, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field 5 to 7 years of related work experience in case management Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities Required Licenses or Certifications Michigan Judicial Institute Juvenile Probation Officer Certification with 2 years of hire. Valid Michigan Driver's License
VETERANS
are encouraged to apply: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application Pay Scale-108 Monday-Friday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
