Juvenile Services Specialist

• Location 2 Woodward Avenue,Suite 720,Detroit, MI, ,United States
• Base Pay $56,308.00 / Year
• Job Category Public Service/Safety
• Employee Type Non-Exempt Full-Time

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Under general supervision of the Division Supervisor or Designee, the employee interviews parties to gather information for program eligibility; conducts intake screening and assessments; provides case management; attends court hearings and case conferences. Serves as program liaison between the program, jurists, team members, outside agencies, participants and families. Compiles data, maintains and records data, and prepares statistical reports. Employees in this title are expected to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

• Interview potential program participants and families to gather information to establish program eligibility.
• Conduct intake and screening, review the program documents with the participant and their parent(s), and administer entrance assessments to determine needs and services for participants.
• Facilitate drug screening of participants.
• Schedule appointments for clinic assessments.
• Prepare documents, reports, and recommendations based on interviews and other sources to assist the Court in making appropriate legal determinations.
• Communicate with outside agencies, schools, providers, court personnel, etc. to obtain information relevant to participants and the Court.
• Inform participants and parents of their rights and responsibilities.
• Assign new cases to probation officer.
• Attend case conference hearings and Court hearings.
• Provide in‐court assistance to jurists, referees, and team members to resolve issues, including preparing/providing conference hearing documents, drug screens, assessments and case updates.
• Develop relationships with ancillary support service providers to help maximize the success of the participant and their families.
• Ensure all drug screen results are entered in the Drug Court case management system.
• Record outcomes of conference hearings in the Drug Court case management system.
• Communicate with supervisor as needed to coordinate work activities, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Compile, analyze, maintain and report statistical and other case data updates to management and systems following established procedures.
• Use limited dispute resolution techniques to assist participants and resolve conflicts related to court‐ordered matters.
• Operate computers, copy machines and other office equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of experience in the juvenile justice and/or family court systems.
• In compliance with Administrative Order No. 1985‑5 (as amended), all applicants, contractors, and employees within the Family Juvenile Division and Family Assessment Services must provide and maintain compliant credentials. All credentials must be submitted directly to Human Resources.
• Experience using MS Office Suite and relevant software and systems.
• If an employee drives on behalf of the Court, the employee must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license, no‑fault insurance and access to a vehicle to use in the performance of assigned duties.

• Broad knowledge of the community and its resources.
• Ability to learn and apply court rules, practices and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a professional rapport in a variety of interview situations.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems and disputes.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce positive results.
• Ability to inquire and respond to questions to explain Court procedures to internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively so that others can understand.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively in high‑stress situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, employees, officials and external contacts.
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