INTERNAL UNION APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST CONSIDERATION FOR UNION POSITIONS
DATE:
7/27/26
STATUS:
Regular, Full Time
TITLE:
INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
GRADE:
110
LOCATION:
101 E. Huron
UNION AFFILIATION
AFSCME 2733 Family Division - Juvenile Center
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of a higher classified employee of the Juvenile Court Division, supports and monitors the activities of youth assigned to the Intervention Program. Works with probation casework staff to engage court-involved youth inmunity-based programming. Prepares and presents written summary reports of youth's progress while in the program.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Essential Duties:
Provides transportation and facilitation ofmunity-based programs for youth involved in the court's In-Home care programs.
Works with probation casework staff, clinical staff, & families to design & implement case and program plans for the purpose of promoting positive behavioral change in the youth.
Rmends, designs and participates in design and implementation of experiential learning opportunities to build employable and life skills.
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 case files andputes associated paperwork.
Obtains and maintains appropriate statistical information regarding In-Home program services and youth.
Keepsputer & hand-written data entries current at all times.
Maintains vehicles used for Intervention Program activities.
Maintains working knowledge of Family 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 QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to role model appropriately for 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
Time Management andanization
Recognizing the benefits of teamwork
Skilled in resource utilization
Ability to handle multiple demands
Sensitivity to family and group processes
Ability to perform crisis mediation
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Group A, B, or C with a "P" endorsement is required within 90 days of hire. Position is part of the County Drug Testing Program under its Drug Free Workplace Policy and Procedures.
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.