Employment
MAY 14, 2012 - MAY 18, 2012
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Applications for the following vacancies will be received at the Personnel Department, Berrien County Administration Building, 701 Main Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085, Between 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Applications are accepted via fax, mail, email or in person. Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications must be in the Personnel Department by close of business on the day of the deadline. All applications are reviewed by the hiring department. The hiring department will decide which candidates to interview and will contact the applicant directly if selected for an interview.
FAX: 269-983-5788
EMAIL: Diane Pratt
NOTE: Applications are NOT kept on file. Each open position must be applied for separately with a new application and tracking sheet. Copies are acceptable. Download an application here.
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SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Part-time Registered Nurse ($20.89/hr)
Please note this is a temporary part-time position working a maximum of 1,000 hours per calendar year. There are no benefits.
Required: Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the State of Michigan. Must maintain licensure at all times. Must be certified in CPR. Two years experience, preferably in emergency room or penal institution setting. Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is required.
Desired: Ability to work effectively with other employees, the general public, legal professionals, and inmates in a jail setting. Ability to identify the symptoms of inmate or staff stress and behavior patterns, or situations that could lead to inmate or staff injury.
Duties: Performs patient care duties at the jail medical facility. Performs administrative duties as needed for the effective, efficient, and professional operation of the jail medical facility. Advises the jail staff and shift commanders regarding inmate medical care. Review screening/receiving forms of newly admitted inmates for health problems and referral to jail physician. Plan for and schedule inmates for sick call. Triage daily sick call requests and schedule as appropriate with physician. Coordinate and assist the physician during sick call. Set up patient medication and administers same if on duty. Other duties as assigned.
JUVENILE CENTER
Temporary Youth Specialist ($11.75/hr)
24 hour facility – Employees have to work nights – weekends - holidays
Please note this is a temporary part-time position working a maximum of 1,000 hours per calendar year. There are no benefits.
Required: Thirty semester or forty-five quarter hours of college education which includes three semester or four quarter hours of psychology.
Duties: The Temporary Youth Specialist works as an on-call employee to fill temporary vacancies in the fulltime Youth Specialist schedule.
Participates in supervising and reporting on programs, projects and tasks for youths detained in the Juvenile Center. Assists with recreational programs and activities.
JUVENILE CENTER
Temporary Cook ($9.50/hr)
Please note this is a temporary part-time position working a maximum of 1,000 hours per calendar year. There are no benefits.
Required: Completion of the eighth grade. Experience working in an institutional or commercial food service facility.
Duties: Works as an on-call, temporary employee to fill scheduled or emergency vacancies within the facility food service department. Under the direction of a designated supervisor, is responsible for preparing and serving meals according to recipes and the established menus.
JUVENILE CENTER
Assistant Supervisor ($36,420 - $48,806)
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences or a related field; OR 60 college credits with a minimum of two years paid fulltime experience working with juvenile delinquents or adult offenders in the justice field or with clients in the social service/mental health fields.
Desired: Coursework in Criminal Justice, Corrections or Administration; supervisory experience in the field of juvenile or adult corrections; knowledge of accreditation standards and administrative rules relating to juvenile detention and residential treatment facilities; knowledge of computer applications in the justice system.
DISTRICT COURT/CRIMINAL
Substance Abuse Intake/Assessment Coordinator ($36,420 - $48,806)
Required: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or a related human services curriculum and a minimum of two years of experience in the field of substance abuse and/or mental health. Must have current State of Michigan licensure in counseling, social work, or psychology. Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) or other substance abuse professional MCBAP certification preferred; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or a related human services curriculum and a minimum of four years of experience in the field of substance abuse and/or mental health. CCJP or other substance abuse professional MCBAP certification required.
Must be familiar with and comply with all applicable confidentiality regulations, including 42CFR part 2 and HIPAA. Must be able to adapt to an unpredictable work environment by seeing individuals on both a scheduled and emergency basis and must be prepared to attend court hearings as needed. Thorough knowledge of clinical assessment tools, community resources, DSM-IV TR diagnostic criteria, and documented training and experience in the use of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Patient Placement criteria. Must have excellent verbal and written skills along with computer literacy. Ability to establish rapport with individuals with diverse backgrounds is essential. Must have knowledge and demonstrate understanding, respect for, and respond to culturally defined needs of the individuals served. Works in a team oriented environment and must adjust to the shifting needs of the Trial Court.
Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is required.
NOTE: A resume and copy of college transcripts must accompany application.
Desired: Experience in the field of Criminal Justice.
Duties: Provide court referred individuals with a complete biopsychosocial assessment; formulates and implement referral plans. Collaborates with community resources as needed to improved access to care and overall services in the community. Helps identify areas of need and participates in solution focused strategies.
JUVENILE CENTER
Clinical and Treatment Services Manager ($58,654 - $78,603)
Required: Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate mental/behavioral health discipline and at least two years paid professional experience that includes providing direct mental health services and supervising programs and staff.
Registered with the State of Michigan as one of the following: Certified Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Desired: Knowledge and application of the following: family systems theory, behavioral therapies, cognitive-behavioral therapy theory, family therapies theory, child development and its application in treatment, social skills assessment and intervention, mental health issues and interventions in juvenile correctional facilities or treatment programs. Demonstrated ability to supervise, train and lead a team of mental health professionals.
Duties: Under the supervision of the Juvenile Center Director, serves as the manager responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, supervising and evaluating all aspects of the clinical and treatment services provided to Juvenile Center residents and their families; direct supervisory responsibility for child care personnel, counselors, clinical staff, case managers, community supervision, personnel and supervisory level employees as assigned; provides counseling and therapy in accordance with individual treatment plans; provides in-service training and consultation for staff as needed or assigned. Conducts mental health evaluations and/or assessments for Juvenile Center residents or other court wards as assigned; serves in a liaison role with local and state mental health agencies and coordinates the provision of special mental health/counseling services for Juvenile Center residents by outside providers. May be required to work weekends and holidays or be on call as scheduled.
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Building Maintenance Worker ($27,385)
Required: High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in skilled building maintenance work.
Work week: Sunday – Thursday.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Duties: Under supervision of the building and grounds supervisor, performs skilled maintenance work on county buildings, equipment and grounds. Completes special projects and assignments as requested by the supervisor or superintendent.
PROBATE COURT
Deputy Register ($24,752 - $34,827)
Required: High school diploma or GED, a minimum of six months to one year of office experience in a legal office or government organization and a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute net. Please contact Personnel to schedule a typing test if you have not taken one with our office before. Please note that your application will not be forwarded until you have taken and successfully passed the typing test at the required speed.
Desired: Additional coursework in legal administration, business or a related field.
Duties: Under supervision, performs clerical/administrative tasks for the assigned department including maintenance of an accurate record information retention system. Schedules hearings and case conferences, prepares paperwork and certified documents, answers the phone and responds to inquiries. Types materials and uses a computer terminal to maintain information.
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