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**Job Summary**:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Juvenile Probation Manager, investigates assigned juvenile delinquency cases and recommends appropriate disposition, supervises assigned probationers, maintains case documentation and performs other functions related to case supervision.

Calhoun County is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workplace that provides an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all employees and the public it serves.

**Primary Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Investigates assigned juvenile delinquency cases: interviews law enforcement officers, clients, victims, school officials, clients' family, agencies involved with clients; reviews incident reports and police records; assesses home environment; and obtains other relevant information necessary for a dispositional recommendation.
- Assesses information obtained during investigations and recommends the most appropriate disposition, including placement, treatment plans and other relevant terms and conditions.
- Meets regularly with assigned probationers to discuss and monitor compliance with terms and conditions of probation. Obtains, reviews and discusses attendance records, treatment status/progress reports with school officials, treatment agencies and others involved with probationers.
- Advises youths and their families about basic employment, family relationship, and educational issues. Makes referrals to outside agencies for counseling and treatment as necessary.
- Responds to crisis and emergency intake situations and determines the most appropriate reaction in accordance with case history and court policies and procedures.
- Consults with child care facility staff, treatment agency staff and others regarding the status, needs and progress of assigned youths. Participates in development and modification of treatment plans.
- ** **Appears and testifies in court regarding case investigations and recommendations.
- Documents interaction with probationers, probationers' families and others involved with probationers, including telephone calls, visitation, and other relevant contacts during case supervision. Establishes and maintains personal files and contact sheets for each case.
- Meets with youths in violation of court ordered terms and conditions of probation and attempts to obtain voluntary compliance. Initiates the issuance of show cause notices and bench warrants for violations of terms and conditions of probation.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree in social sciences or related human services field.
- Three to six months of prior experience (including internships and on the-job training) in counseling, mental health, correctional, substance abuse agency or related area preferred.

Calhoun County's benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value. It is an attractive component of our employees total compensation package. At Calhoun County, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. We're committed to providing employees with access to a wide range of information and tools so they can stay informed and make the most of their Calhoun County flexible benefit package.

**What benefits does Calhoun County offer its full time employees?**

**Medical**: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan with 3 Different Flexible Benefit Plan Options
**Dental**: 100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental
**Vision**: 100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP)
**Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health)**:Most Services 100% Employer Paid
**Life Insurance**:100% Employer Paid for Basic Life & AD&D
**Short Term Disability**: 100% Employer Paid for 67% Wage Loss Benefits up to 26 Weeks
**Retirement**: Employer 401(k) Match Program Up to 7% of Employee Contribution
**Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**: 100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet

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- Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Options Depending on Position & Department_

**Paid Time Off**:

- Start through fourth years - 168 Hours (4.2 weeks based on 40-hour work week)
- Fifth through ninth years - 208 Hours (5.2 weeks)
- Tenth through fourteenth years - 248 Hours (6.2 weeks)
- Fifteen and Subsequent years - 288 Hours (7.2 weeks)
- (amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and/or defined work week)_

**Paid Holidays**:14 Paid Holidays Throughout the Year

**Additional Voluntary Benefits**:

- Term Life Insurance (above Employer Paid Plan)
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Long Term Disability Wage Loss Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee Wellness Program
- Perks Program (discounts at local merchants for being a County employee)