Juvenile Casework Supervisor/Referee

St Joseph County MI
US - Michigan - Three Rivers
December 13, 2024

Union
Non-Union Salary

Pay Grade
Grade 11

Wage Scale
Salary range $63,527.86 - $82,586.57. Based on experience.

DescriptionGeneral Summary:

Under the direction of the Juvenile Division Director/Referee, supervises caseworkers, monitors their caseloads, and directs and assigns the activities of the Juvenile Division casework staff. Assists the Director with policy development and administration. Oversees the intake and screening of delinquency complaints/petitions pertaining to youths. Serves as a referee at informal and formal delinquency hearings. Acts for the Director in the absence of that individual as directed.

Essential Functions:

As supervisor of casework services is responsible for personnel management functions such as participating in employment interviews and recommending the hiring of staff, training, scheduling, assigning work, maintaining personnel records, and participating in the review and evaluation of performance.

Directs casework staff in the implementation of probation services. Includes developing assessments, casework plans, and reviewing treatment goals.

Supervises staff in investigating delinquency complaints/petitions, and reviewing predisposition reports for recommendation to the judge.

Conducts case reviews with casework staff. Reviews the more complex matters with staff and assists in the proper application of laws, court rules and policies and assists in the handling of more difficult and sensitive case matters.

Serves as referee, including holding 24-hour hearings, arraignments, pretrial conferences, probation violation hearings, and inquiries. Identifies youths to place in diversion programs. Coordinates and arranges detention placements and transportation.

Coordinates activities on days the judge conducts delinquency hearings to ensure the presence of the necessary parties.

Performs intake screening of referrals and determines whether the matter should be handled formally or informally. Assigns cases to caseworkers for investigation. Provides court consequences to youth who violate their probation.

Reviews court procedures, policies and operations and recommends modifications to the Director as appropriate. Assists the Director in developing diversion and other court programs.
Serves as a liaison with community organizations, law enforcement agencies, schools, and other agencies to assist in providing continuous service to families.

Handles emergency delinquency calls from police and detention facilities on weekends. Sets and holds required hearings.

Schedules, tracks, and monitors case flow to ensure compliance with applicable court rules and administrative orders.

Acts for the Director in the absence of that individual, including hearing neglect/abuse matters as a referee.

Performs other duties as required.

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employees may be expected to perform.)

Position RequirementsEmployment Qualifications:Education:

Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling or a related area is desirable however, Law Degree is REQUIRED.

Experience:

Five years of experience dealing with domestic relations cases in an investigative, administrative or legal capacity.

Other Requirements:

Michigan Supreme Court Referee Certification.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

A Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Physical Requirements:

(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements):

Ability to access all county locations.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
Days

Position
Juvenile Casework Supervisor/Referee

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Open Date
11/26/2024

Location
St. Joseph County Three Rivers Courts Campus

About the Organization
The mission of St. Joseph County Government is to provide statutory and constitutional services in a fiscally responsible manner worthy of the dignity and respect of all County citizens. Non-mandated services requested by citizens shall be evaluated and prioritized within the same context of fiscal responsibility and public trust. The basis for providing such services shall include, but not be restricted to: the safety and well-being of the public, the protection and improvement of natural resources, and the expansion of economic opportunities for all citizens.

St. Joseph County Government as stewards of people and resources promotes equal opportunity for all, and hereby encourages the talents, creativity and leadership of all County employees in striving for prompt, courteous, respectful and efficient delivery of services.

St. Joseph County provides an excellent benefit package. This includes health, dental, vision, life, and short and long term disability insurance. We also offer a very generous sick and vacation package and 13 paid holidays for most positions. Pension plans are available for many of our employees as well as additional retirement options.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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