Youth Assistance Caseworker II

Youth Assistance Caseworker II

Salary

$62,174.58 - $83,300.36 Annually

Location

Pontiac, MI

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-65

Department

Circuit Court Family Division

Opening Date

02/14/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is assigned to Youth Assistance. 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. Participates in recruitment, training and working with volunteers. Depending on the program assignment, 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. Often is required to work an adjusted schedule involving early morning hours, evening hours, weekends, and to respond to emergencies during off-duty hours. Utilizes current county-wide 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 time of application, applicant must:

1. Have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in with a major in psychology, social work, guidance and counseling, public relations or closely related area; AND

2. Have had two (2) years of full-time casework experience involving establishing, coordinating and facilitating community based programs.
 

NOTE: A Master's Degree with a major in social work, psychology, or related area may substitute for one (1) year of experience, as described in 2 above.

Volunteer organizational experience may be substituted for the casework experience specified above.

3. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.

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

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.

Private practice must be limited to non-working hours and must accommodate court assignments past regular work hours.