Job Description

Overview & Benefits:

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General Summary: Oversees the processing of probation cases for a division of the 52nd District Court. Oversees compliance of court policies and develops procedures for the probation unit. Provides assistance to professional staff for more difficult and complex cases. Assists with the implementation and coordination of special projects and/or programs assigned to the probation unit. Participates in the hiring of and monitors the performance of contractual workers supporting the probation unit. Investigates and interviews individuals convicted of misdemeanor crimes. Recommends and coordinates rehabilitation plan for persons placed on probation. Makes investigations to determine probationers' progress toward social and economic adjustments. Maintains case records of probationers, investigates, and recommends action regarding violations of probation procedures, and arranges for custody or detention of violators. Utilizing personal computer applications prepares reports and analyzes probation related information. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments. Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or closely related field.
• Have had at least five (5) years of full-time professional probation casework experience including two (2) years of leadership duties. Other experience to include such responsibilities as the preparation of probation reports, monitoring probation programs, developing and implementing procedures or developing contacts with community-based agencies.
  
  
  
  NOTE: A Master's degree with a major in a social services area or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience as described in 2 above.
  
• Possess State of Michigan Certification in one or more of the following areas: Fundamentals of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems (F.A.D.O.P.) or as an Assessment Referral Management Specialist (ARMS) and/or Certified Addictions Counselor (C.A.C.).

Special Requirements:

Obtain and maintain one or more of the following certification(s): Fundamentals of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems (F.A.D.O.P.) or as an Assessment Referral Management Specialist (ARMS) and/or Certified Addictions Counselor (C.A.C.).

Pay Range: USD $57,747.00 - USD $77,370.00 /Yr. EEO Statement:

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

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Full time, Local area, Trial period,

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