IN-HOME INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (Trial Court - Juvenile) - Control No.: 2603-2830-2106-0002

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DATE:

3/23/26

STATUS:

Regular, Full Time

TITLE:

IN-HOME INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

GRADE:

114

LOCATION:

101 E. Huron

UNION AFFILIATION

AFSCME 2733 Family Division - Juvenile Center

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, monitors the activities of youth assigned to the Night Intervention Program (formerly Night Surveillance Program). Works with families, other agencies and schools to devise and implement a case plan for the purpose of promoting positive behavioral change in youth. Maintains regular contacts with professional and social services agencies as appropriate to carry out programmatic needs. Prepares and presents written summary reports of youth's progress while in the program. Please note that the work hours for this position are 2pm-10:30pm and may require these hours during the weekend. Use of a County vehicle is required to make home visits, as well as to possibly transport juveniles to necessary appointments and prescribed activities, as needed.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Essential Duties:

Provides night intervention for youth involved in the courts In-Home Care programs. Prepares and presents written summary reports of youths progress while in the program. Works with families, other agencies & schools to devise & implement a case plan for the purpose of promoting positive behavioral change in the youth. Rmends, designs and participates family-focused interventions. Maintains regular contacts with professional and social services agencies as appropriate to carry out programmatic needs. Monitors the participation of the juvenile & the family in court ordered services. Maintains a detailed record of visits and contacts with youth assigned and their families. Maintains daily contact sheets. Maintains case files andputes associated paperwork. Obtains and maintains statistical information concerning the home conduct, school attendance, etc., of assigned youth within the In-Home Care program. Obtains and maintains appropriate statistical information regarding In-Home Care program services and youth. Keeps allputer & hand-written data entries current at all times. Maintains vehicles used for Night Intervention Program activities. Maintains working knowledge of Juvenile Division policies and changes in the statute. Attends all required court hearings. Attends all required meetings & training. Attends staff meetings as required. Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFITICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to role model appropriately for and youth Ability to gain the respect, confidence and cooperation of youth Ability to understand and relate to delinquent youth in a positive manner Basic knowledge of first aid and CPR Possess appropriate time management andanizational skills Ability to work as a team and without hands on supervision Knowledge of resources and referrals in themunity Sensitive to family and group dynamics Ability to perform crisis mediation and deescalate youth and families

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION

Possession of a valid Michigan operator's license required. Completion of Michigan Judicial Institute Training for Juvenile Court staff required within two (2) years after date of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including aputer, vision to read ed materials and aputer screen and hearing and speech sufficient tomunicate in person or over the telephone. These requirements may be amodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such amodations.

EDUCATION

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, sociology or a human services field.

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience working in a child-care institution, law enforcement, criminal justice or one (1) year of professional casework experience. This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance.

FILING DEADLINE

5/5/26

CONTROL NUMBER:

2603-2830-2106-0002