VICTIM ADVOCATE- SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER (PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE)

Starting Pay: $27.9918 Hourly ($58,223)

Step A: $28.9452 Hourly ($60,206)

Step B: $30.0745 Hourly ($62,555)

Step C: $32.6841 Hourly ($67,983)

Step D: $34.5014 Hourly ($71,763)

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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; 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; 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.
  
  

Please See The Attached Job Description For More Details.

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