What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Services Officer 3 position at New Jersey Courts?
Should another position become available within the next five months of the closing date of this recruitment, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional positions.
When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.
SALARY: The salary range for this position is $77,137.96 to $118,374.95 for Schedule A, and $77,137.96 to $112,456.20 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
The Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program (JISP) is a program designed to motivate juveniles adjudicated delinquent by the Family Court to comply with laws, develop and maintain respect for family and community values, and to discover and actualize their individual abilities. Essential to achieving this mission is the development of an effective partnership among the judiciary, families, schools, and communities that can foster opportunities for empowerment and lead to desired outcomes while preserving public safety.
The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an organized, detailed-oriented individual with field supervision and administrative experience who enjoys working with youth to join the Office of Probation Services, Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program (JISP) in the Southern Regional Office (Cherry Hill, NJ). Under the general supervision of the Court Services Supervisor 4 or other supervisory personnel, the selected individual will primarily be responsible for field supervision coverage of juveniles in the community.
The Judiciary of the State of New Jersey Probation Services has special funding for the statewide Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program (JISP). The Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program is a program designed to treat juvenile offenders in the community under strict supervision. The offender having gone through a rigorous screening process, is given an opportunity to abide by a set of rules and thereby earn their continued release in the community depending on that individual's commitment to change.
REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
- Must be able to work independently to meet organizational and program goals
- Maintain and update documentation of work using a computerized system, databases, electronic files and spreadsheets
- Work cooperatively with other JISP staff, Family Court judges and personnel, treatment providers, and other community agencies
- Must be available to participants, participants' families, school officials, treatment, and placement facilities staff, providing updates on participant progress and obtaining information regarding their respective interactions with the participant, as the program operates seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
- Candidate must be able to handle a variety of technical and client support and supervision functions in addition to assisting program participants in attaining specific rehabilitative goals that facilitate the successful completion of the Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program
- Work closely with the youth and their families to identify educational, vocational, treatment, and employment opportunities while actively monitoring participants for compliance with court orders, JISP conditions, and providing necessary referrals to programs for assistance
- Duties also include writing assessments, and progress reports, providing recommendations and/or testimony for the Family Court, and other related duties as required
- Perform other related duties as required
NOTE: ISP/JISP is a statewide program. Management reserves the right to reassign employees based on operational needs.
Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate's degree and two years of additional paraprofessional or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See www.naces.org/members.html)
Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.
HOW TO APPLY:
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.
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Salary : $77,138 - $118,375
