SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER- MENTAL HEALTH COURT ADVOCATE
Genesee County Michigan
- Genesee County, MI
- $56,515 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
After 1st Year: $28.0959 Hourly ($58,439)
After 2nd Year: $29.1922 Hourly ($60,720)
After 3rd Year: $31.7249 Hourly ($65,988)
After 4th Year: $33.4890 Hourly ($69,657)MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Corrections or Guidance and Counseling or a related field;-OR-Bachelor’s degree in social work or professional counseling -AND- five (5) years’ experience in mental health counseling, substance use counseling, or social work or a related field. Must have valid credentials to make diagnosis and clinical recommendations for treatment.GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs professional casework duties in any one of a number of social or casework fields; conducts thorough screening assessments of individuals involved in the legal system, identifying mental health needs of clients and recommending appropriate diagnoses and interventions; facilitates support groups tailored to individuals involved in the mental health court program; works under supervision; performs related duties as required.STATEMENT OF TASKS:
- Conducts detailed sociological and economic investigations of adults and/or juveniles as ordered by the Court;
- Conducts interviews with appropriate parties as required;
- Writes case histories and/or casework studies and makes recommendations;
- Counsel’s adults and/or juveniles as directed;
- Recommends appropriate payments where required;
- Investigates facilities to determine if they meet county standards;
- Prepares legal petitions as required;
- Makes referrals to community agencies as required;
- Serves as liaison with other agencies;
- Implements programs as required in the specific department;
- Transports clients;
- Testifies in court as needed;
- Coordinates activities of volunteers and/or interns;
- Provides information to the public as required;
- Maintains a variety of casework records and prepares special and periodic reports as required;
- Assists in the organization and operation of specialty courts.
- Good knowledge of current social, economic and health problems;
- Good knowledge of the philosophy and provisions underlying social service legislation of the State of Michigan;
- Ability and desire to work with people of all social strata and the capacity to do so with tolerance, sympathy and objectivity;
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion;
- Ability to appreciate the desires, needs and rights of others;
- Ability to understand and interpret regulations and laws;
- Ability to present information both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to communicate;
- Ability to read and comprehend written material;
- Ability to counsel;
- Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;
- Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions;
- Ability to use various computer programs.
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