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Applications for the following vacancies will be received at the Personnel Department, Berrien County Administration Building, 701 Main Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085, Between 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications are not kept on file. Each open position must be applied for separately with a new application and tracking sheet. Copies are acceptable.
Applications must be in the Personnel Department by close of business on the day of the deadline. All applications are reviewed by the hiring department. The hiring department will decide which candidates to interview and will contact the applicant directly if selected for an interview.
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FEBRUARY 8, 2010 - FEBRUARY 12, 2010
JUVENILE CENTER
Temporary Youth Specialist ($11.75/hr)
Required: Thirty semester or forty-five quarter hours of college education which includes three semesters or four quarter hours of psychology.
Duties: The Temporary Youth Specialist works as an on-call employee to fill temporary vacancies in the fulltime Youth Specialist schedule.
Note: The Berrien County Juvenile Center is a 24-hour facility. Employees may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
JUVENILE CENTER
Case Manager ($35,000 - $44,926)
Note: The Berrien County Juvenile Center is a 24-hour facility. Employees may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Required: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Corrections, Criminal Justice, or other related human services field and one year of paid fulltime professional experience in a juvenile facility, court system or other related child welfare/social services agency. Must possess a valid vehicle operator's license. Works flexible hours, weekends and holidays in the fulfillment of duties.
Desired: Graduate coursework in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Corrections Administration, Counseling or Psychology. Knowledge of professional standards and administrative rules relating to juvenile detention and residential facilities. Knowledge of computer applications in justice systems. Paid fulltime experience working with juvenile delinquents or adult offenders in the justice field. Experience in coordinating the daily programming and stated responsibilities in a juvenile facility. Experience in group oriented/cognitive behavioral treatment or detention programs. Knowledge of evidence based practices and assessment tools. Michigan licensure in Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
Duties: Under the supervision and direction of the assigned Manager or Supervisor, serves as the designated social services worker in the Juvenile Center programs. Participates in planning, implementing, supervising and reporting on programs, projects and tasks for youth detained or placed in the Juvenile Center and their families. Serves as the group, individual, and family counselor for residents and their families; delegated the primary responsibility for coordinating social services and treatment plans for assigned youth, as well as maintaining accurate and complete case files for these youth; participates in the development and implementation of the staff development program; participates in the planning and implementation of therapeutic recreational programs and activities for youth; serves as a lead worker responsible for delegating assignments to staff and ensuring the completion of program related tasks. Required to work a rotating schedule.
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