Bachelor’s degree in Guidance and Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Criminal
Justice, Public Administration or related field and two (2) years of casework experience involving family and
social data and developing treatment procedures or two (2) years’ experience as a first line or higher supervisor
of case workers or equivalent class.
Licensed school social worker or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Business Administration or related
area strongly preferred.
1. Knowledge of the following areas is preferred:
a. Juvenile Court policies, procedures and legal requirements, delinquency programs, probation policies and
services and social case work policies and practices.
b. Social Work practices, procedures and resources including casework, group work and community
organization methods.
c. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and trauma informed practices.
d. Knowledge of the needs of at-risk children and children with disabilities and the response of the school
community in the form of current federal and state, laws and regulations.
2. Technological proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Email
management, digital calendars (Google, Outlook, etc.), instant messaging, social media management, data
analytics and Google Suite.
3. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, local,
county and state elected officials, educators, community leaders, parents and children, mentors and tutors,
attorneys, probation departments, law enforcement agencies, treatment providers, and the public, including
being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
4. Ability to occasionally travel out of town for conferences and training, sometimes overnight, and travel to
communities throughout the County and visits with local officials, schools, business, and/or children’s
family homes.
5. Ability to work flexible schedule which may include mornings, evenings and/or weekends to meet the needs
of at-risk children and their families, governmental boards; community organizations and volunteers.
6. Possession of a valid Indiana driver’s license or chauffeur’s license, and a demonstrated safe driving record.
7. Have and maintain a lifestyle that ensures public confidence in the integrity, competence, impartiality and
independence of the judiciary.
