PROBLEM SOLVING COURT CASE MGR presso Muskegon County, MI

About the Department

A Problem-Solving Court Case Manager, under the general direction of the Chief Probation Officer, directly supervises defendants who are assigned to a Problem-Solving Court, a specialized court which focuses on mental health and alcohol and/or drug addictions, treatment and recovery. This employee is responsible for monitoring defendants’ treatment plans and formulating recommendations in furtherance of a defendant’s course of treatment.  This employee will coordinate rehabilitation services in an effort to reduce recidivism.  A Problem-Solving Court Case Manager works alongside and with probation officers and coordinates his/her work efforts with outside contract agencies, performing other related duties as assigned. These services include investigations, frequent client contact, substance abuse testing and referral and follow-up with appropriate counseling agencies.

Position Duties

1.   Possess an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Human Services AND have a minimum of six (6) months professional level experience working in a court or social services setting as a Probation Officer, Caseworker, Social Worker, Counselor, or other comparable position; OR 

     Have at least one year of case management experience in a social work, heath care, counseling, human services or other comparable field AND have a minimum of six (6) months professional level experience working in a court or social services setting as a Probation Officer, Caseworker, Social Worker, Counselor, or other comparable position. 

2.   Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

Minimum Qualifications

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The Problem-Solving Court Case Manager performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The Problem-Solving Court Manager generally works in the office of the District Court, though travel throughout the County may be required.

Other Qualifications

EVALUATION CONTENT

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment.  An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test.  Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check.  Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application.  Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system.  For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications.  This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

The job description can be found online at:  https://bit.ly/4mX9zNZ

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