CASEWORKER (FRIEND OF THE COURT)

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $28.5514 ($59,387 annually). Pay steps:

• Step A: $29.5240 hourly ($61,410 annually)
• Step B: $30.6760 hourly ($63,806 annually)
• Step C: $33.3380 hourly ($69,343 annually)
• Step D: $35.1913 hourly ($73,198 annually)

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Corrections, 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, 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.

About the Role

Performs professional casework duties in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Counsels 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.