- Provides preventative services to juveniles and families who have been referred to the Grand Traverse County Diversion Program. Includes support group facilitation.
- Coordinates with and makes referrals to community resources to provide services to youth in diversion.
- Performs intake and assessment of referred youth.
- Develops diversion contracts with youth and their families.
- Monitors and works with the youth and families on fulfilling diversion contracts.
- Maintains contact with school personnel.
- May be required to testify in court proceedings.
- Carries a probation caseload as needed in special circumstances.
- Compiles and prepares data and statistics on the diversion program.
- Coordinates community service programs for all youth in diversion and under court jurisdiction
- Assists the Probation Officers with coordinating activities, reports, and case management of program participants.
- Reports directly to the Senior Probation Officer.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in social work, criminal justice, psychology or a related human services field.
- More than 1 year experience working with juveniles
- Required training shall be completed within six months of hire.
- May occasionally work in an outdoor environment with potential exposure to weather-related heat and cold, rain, wind, and related elements.
- May be required to reach with hands and arms; sit; stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- May occasionally be required to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases and/or criminal suspects or prison inmates.
- Proficiency in English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, etc.
- General knowledge of Circuit Court, Family Division statutory and regulatory requirements
- Knowledge and ability to use a personal computer to prepare reports, maintain records, search for and compile data
- Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with customers, co-workers, and representatives of other agencies.
- Skill in operation of modern office equipment such as personal computer, facsimile, copiers, scanners, and telephones.
- Appropriately and effectively represent the Court and County at a variety of community events and activities in support of positive public relations initiatives and develop liaison relationships between the community and the Court/County.
- Skill in researching and resolving problems to ensure compliance
- Ability to assess and provide guidance within area of specialized knowledge
- Ability to interpret and explain policies, processes, regulations, and applicable laws within area of expertise in layman's terms
- Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment
- Ability to think analytically and apply sound judgment, solve problems, make effective decisions, and act with integrity
- Ability to facilitate meetings effectively and efficiently
- Ability to effectively assess and guide both individuals and their families in their area of expertise
- Ability to comprehend, process and apply both verbal and written skills appropriate to the job
- Ability to accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
- Ability to use County resources effectively and efficiently
- Medical: The County offers employees a high-deductible plan through Priority Health. To help cover the cost of the deductible, Grand Traverse County will deposit a contribution amount up to $2,000 into an employee Health Savings Account every year. You may also direct deposit funds into this account every pay period.
- Vision: The County provides a no cost plan for employees. We also offer an enhanced plan through EyeMed.
- Dental: Our dental insurance provider is Delta Dental. You will pay no costs or premium for diagnostic and cleaning services.
- Wellness: Grand Traverse County is committed to creating a culture of health. We provide a variety of incentives and programs that allow you to live a healthy lifestyle.
- Employee Recognition: We highly value our employees, which we show by providing our employees awards and recognition throughout the year, and on anniversary dates.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed up to $5,250 annually for enrollment in courses at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
- Vacation: Grand Traverse County provides a generous amount of vacation days to benefitted employees so you can spend time with family and friends.
- Holidays: The County gives you 12 days a year to celebrate holidays. Beyond these 12 days, you will receive additional floating holidays to use at your discretion.
- Personal Leave: Employees receive up to 64 hours annually depending on contract, to use for appointments, take care of family needs and other personal reasons. Employees are paid every year for unused personal leave up to 40 hours.
- Parental Leave: Employees may take up to 6 months of leave to begin at birth or date of adoption of their child.
- Retirement: Grand Traverse County offers a defined contribution through MERS. The plan includes a generous match that fully vests after 6 years of employment. We also offer a deferred compensation 457b Plan.
- Life Insurance: Benefitted employees automatically receive life insurance.
- Short Term Disability: The County provides a plan through Mutual of Omaha, which pays two thirds of your salary or wages for a maximum of 182 days.
- Long Term Disability: The County provides a plan through Mutual of Omaha, which pays 60 percent of your salary or wages for a maximum of 24 months.
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Diversion and Community Service Coordinator - Traverse City, United States - Grand Traverse County Michigan
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Description
Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community. We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government. We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees. Understanding the many challenges facing today's professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.
Job Description:
Under direction of the Family Court Judge and Family Court Administrator, plans and provides juvenile services to divert youth from becoming involved in the juvenile justice system, and attempts to address emotional and behavioral concerns by utilizing community resources. This position specializes in community outreach and coordinates community service programs for all youth under Court supervision.
Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to successfully perform all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
This position may require irregular hours. It may also require travel by the employee in the employee's own vehicle. May be required to work on-call in an emergency.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following)
A background check will be required initially and periodically for an individual hired, transferred, reclassified, promoted, or currently working in this job. Appointment to or continued employment in this job is contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include but is not limited to: confirmation of a persons' identity; review of criminal conviction records; verification of educational degree, license, or certificate required for the position; review of Department of Motor Vehicles records; Department of Justice fingerprint scan; and/or drug and alcohol testing as required and allowable by law. A satisfactory background check is defined as the absence of a criminal history record which bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant's or employee's suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position.
May be required to serve in an "on-call" capacity.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Work involves evaluating the relevance and importance of theories, concepts, and principles and developing different approaches or tactical plans to fit specific circumstances. Guidelines may exist but are flexible and open to considerable interpretation requiring independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness are needed to interpret and apply guidelines. Errors at this level could cause serious, long-term consequences involving substantial financial costs, significantly reduced service to the public, and/or negative media reaction, affect others outside of a department and may require the intervention of a supervisor to resolve.
Compared to Chief Probation Officer classification does not have supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Starting Hourly Rate: $25.68 USD
Grand Traverse County is a great place to live, work and play. Come join our team and experience what northern Michigan is all about, apply today
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