Genesee County Hiring for SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER – LEAVE OF ABSENCE at Flint, MI Full Time

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs professional casework duties in any one of a number of social or casework fields; works under supervision; performs related duties as required. Provides assistance to clients through case management of cases within the Criminal Justice system. Provides individual and group counseling for clients and families. Conducts background investigations to assist the court in setting bond and supervises pre-trial felony population as a condition of bond. Provides victims of violent, assault crimes and/or victim’s family members with information regarding their rights pursuant to Michigan Crime Victims Act. Provides assistance to clients through case management of cases within the Criminal Justice system. Makes referrals to community agencies upon request.

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.