POSITION: JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER/JUVENILE JUSTICE WORKER
DIVISION: 47th FAMILY DIVISION OF THE CIRCUIT COURT - DELTA COUNTY
SALARY: $56,500.00 PLUS BENEFIT PACKAGE - 40-HR. WORK WEEK
EDUCATION: BACHELOR’S DEGREE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE, SOCIAL WORK OR
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conduct in-depth investigations of assigned cases, including compiling comprehensive social histories of youths and their families.
• Administer the Michigan Juvenile Justice Assessment System (MJJAS) for all incoming juveniles to determine risk levels and needs.
• Interview youth, parents/guardians, school officials, law enforcement, and social service personnel to gather information relevant to case planning and court proceedings.
• Prepare and present pre-dispositional reports to assist the court in determining appropriate probation conditions, placement, and treatment plans.
• Develop individualized probation/consent calendar/diversion plans, outlining clear expectations, goals, and services necessary for rehabilitation.
• Maintain regular contact with youth and families through home, school and office visits, adjusting supervision intensity as needed.
• Counsel youth and families on behavioral, emotional, and psychological challenges, conflict resolution, and parenting strategies.
• Facilitate and supervise urinalysis drug screenings and electronic monitoring equipment setups and removals.
• Coordinate referrals and placement with community partners, including residential treatment, mental health, substance abuse, and educational services.
• Collaborate with educational institutions to monitor school performance and ensure truancy intervention.
• Arrange transportation when necessary for court appearances, treatment programs, or evaluations.
• Respond to law enforcement and Department of Health and Human Services calls on an after-hours basis to provide support during crises.
• Assign, supervise, and track completion of community service hours and restorative justice activities.
• Appear in court to testify regarding case facts, progress reports, probation violations, and make informed recommendations to the judge.
• Document all case activity and progress in case notes and state-mandated systems to ensure compliance and audit-readiness.
• Coordinate holdover and detention placements, transportation, and maintain partnerships with regional and state detention facilities.
• Lead or support youth programs and initiatives aimed at reducing recidivism and fostering life skills.
• Ensure timely filing of reports and compliance with court, agency, and state deadlines and documentation standards.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain certification and best practices in juvenile justice.
