CASEWORKER (FRIEND OF THE COURT)

Starting Pay: $28.5514 Hourly ($59,387) Step A: $29.5240 Hourly ($61,410) Step B: $30.6760 Hourly ($63,806) Step C: $33.3380 Hourly ($69,343) Step D: $35.1913 Hourly ($73,198) 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 -AND- one (1) year of experience in probation, law enforcement, corrections, guidance and counseling, substance abuse services, pre-trial services, family counseling, vocational counseling or social work, the Friend of the Court or a related field. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations. JOB SUMMARY : Performs professional casework duties in any one of a number of social or casework fields; investigates, reports and makes recommendations in domestic cases before the Court; enforces court orders in domestic cases; counsels clients involved in Friend of the Court proceedings; mediates disputes between parties regarding their minor children as directed; works under supervision; performs related duties as required. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS : 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr