Probation Officer/Probation Officer Bilingual - Probation Division
Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Job Number: 2023-08684
Salary: $50,457.38 - $85,822.65
Closing Date: October 5, 2023
The Middlesex Vicinage Probation Division is currently seeking a candidate with excellent interpersonal, customer service, problem-solving, reasoning, written communication and technical competence skills. Positions are available in the supervision unit. The successful candidate will utilize evidence-based practices to facilitate client behavioral change; identify client case management needs; inform clients about available services; coordinate services for clients; monitor case flow and treatment plans and consult with treatment team; advise judges regarding case status and case issues; analyze case histories; confer with team members regarding management of cases; prepare cases for hearing; interview clients; write case notes; assign cases to appropriate track; analyze and screen cases in accordance with existing laws, regulations or professional practices; review, interpret and enforce all court orders and complete any necessary follow-up; research cases to resolve problems and determine the appropriate action; utilize various reporting systems to ensure cases are being addressed; administer client drug screenings; perform field work including home, school, jail and community agency visits; perform related duties as assigned.
Note: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule and this position may for qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, you will be required to have high speed home internet access. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired Judiciary employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
- Case management
- Customer service
- Court appearances
- Report writing
- Community supervision, including field visits
- Reviewing court orders
*** Advancements / Lateral Reassignment ***
Open to Judiciary employees who are currently holding the permanent title of Probation Officer or Probation Officer Bilingual or employees who have an aggregate of one year of permanent service in the title of Investigator or Investigator Bilingual who possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any area, which includes or is supplemented by 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences.
Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.
