Juvenile Detention Case Management Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's first and largest County! Home to 34 cities and nine townships; from Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.

Headquartered in beautiful Downtown Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County Government offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. With a history rich in culture, arts and diverse communities, Wayne County takes pride in its promotion of diversity, inclusion and equity, not only through its residents but also through its employees.

Becoming a part of the Wayne County team means that you are driven, ambitious and ready to have a positive impact on the community.

Job Summary

The Juvenile Detention Case Management Specialist 1 serves as the primary case manager in the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility. The Juvenile Detention Case Management Specialist 1 is responsible for providing case management services to the residents to ensure that the resident has maximum exposure to constitutionally mandated services and other programs.

Required Tasks

• Provide orientation to new residents.
• Counsel residents and contacts parents, legal guardians, and attorneys.
• Conducts group sessions with residents.
• Enter resident data into JAIS computer system.
• Complete assessments, progress notes, etc., required by child welfare licensing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work or other related human service area.

Experience Requirements

• At least one (1) year of experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health or other setting providing services to youth and families.

Special Conditions:

• Candidates must receive MDHHS clearance as well as Child Protective Services clearance.