Job Summary
Assigned to Casework Services, Intensive Casework Services or Juvenile Adoptions. Conducts preliminary inquiries with schools, police, and other agencies to gather background information to identify behavioral/emotional problems. Conducts assessment interviews with children and families, performs crisis intervention and follow-up with children and parents, and recommends treatment alternatives which address the particular needs of the client. Prepares reports and progress summaries, refers clients to, and consults with, other programs offered within the community, provides information regarding program services and procedures, and is responsible for case management. May be involved in recruitment, training and working with interns. Depending on the program assignment, may monitor and advise juveniles on probation; may act as a consultant to the community in areas of delinquency prevention programming; may participate with assigned youth on recreational or other extracurricular outings and/or work details; may screen adoptive candidates. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:
- Thoroughly documented work history
- Transcript with degree and award date
- The application is incomplete in ANY capacity
- Valid Driver’s License Number
At the time of application, applicant must:
1. Have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in criminal justice, psychology, social work, counseling or closely related area; AND
NOTE: Applicants possessing transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States will be required to provide documentation of degree equivalency from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). The degree evaluation will be required for application processing.
2. Have had one (1) year full-time casework experience involving gathering individual and family social data and developing recommendations within a legal environment.
3. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license. Out of Country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.
4. Pass the complete examination, including the employment physical established for this class.
5. Successfully complete the six-month probationary period.
Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.
College Transcripts
If you have completed education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcript(s) that clearly state the type of degree and date awarded/conferred, institution name, and applicant name; and is in a format that cannot be modified or edited. Your application will not be considered for further review if you have failed to provide this information. Transcripts from outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). This documentation must be attached to your application if you are certifying you have an education higher than high school/GED. NOTE: This section is used for TRANSCRIPTS ONLY.
Special Requirements
**Compliance with the Adoption Code regarding client and adoption record confidentiality.
Maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
Employees of this classification may be required to provide their own vehicle for personal transportation. Employees who use their own vehicle for County purposes are eligible to receive mileage reimbursement.