Community Corrections Specialist I
Under general supervision, is responsible for less complex to moderately complex functions of community corrections work involved with pretrial and sentenced individuals. Depending on area assigned, may interview defendants in jail or at local police lockups to complete assessments and bail recommendations, present bail recommendations in District and Circuit Court, supervise conditions of release for defendants ordered to supervision by the court, monitor misdemeanor offenders in the community who have been sentenced to the weekend/weekday work program, assess and develop treatment plans for offenders, facilitate groups and meet individually with offenders sentenced to the Step Forward Program, as well as any other duties that may be directed by the Manager. Specific activities and work schedule vary depending on area assigned. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
At the time of application, applicants must:
1. Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field.
NOTE: Applicants possessing transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States will be required to provide documentation of degree equivalency from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). The degree evaluation will be required for application processing.
2. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license. Out of Country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.
WHEN ASSIGNED TO CONDUCT ASSESSMENTS FOR MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT:
3. Possess one or more of the following Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals certification: Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and/or Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC).
4. Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical established for this classification.
5. Successfully complete the six month probationary period.