**[ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

**[PROBATION ASSISTANT/PRE-TRIAL CASEWORKER

[DEPARTMENT:[ **Elkhart County Judiciary-Court Services

[HIRING RATE:[ $21.20-$23.55/hour based on education and position related **[ experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

[BENEFITS OFFERED:[ **Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic; Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

**[POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP

[HOURS and DAYS OF WORK:[ **40 hour work week

[LOCATION OF POSITION:[ **Elkhart /Goshen

[TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:[ *Within County *[(Please complete driving page on application)

*[JOB SUMMARY: *[Responsible for assisting Pre-Trial Coordinator, providing caseload management and oversight of offenders on probation, and preparing/maintaining/submitting documents and reports.

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• Bachelors degree in social services, psychology, or related field, with two (2) years experience as juvenile social worker, case manager, probation officer or related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in juvenile justice system/institutional care
• Must be self-motivated and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality, must demonstrate strong communication skills, strong time-management skills and possess the ability to work well with others
• Knowledge of and ability to make practical application of local, state, and federal regulations/statutes, standard policies and procedures, adult/juvenile criminal code, and legal terminology of criminal justice system
• Excellent organizational, communication skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures and practices
• Must possess a valid drivers license and be at least 21 years of age
• Background check and drug screen required

For additional information or to apply, visit

[www.elkhartcounty.com[ and click **[Employment Opportunities

[Elkhart County Human Resources *[117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526 *[Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (57 ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}**