Benefits of Employment

Insurance:  Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Life and an Employee Assistance Program.  Supplemental Life may be purchased at group rates.

Paid Time Off:  Twelve (12) holidays, vacation time (after 6 months) of three (3) weeks per year for the first eight (8) years of service, and sick time.

Retirement:  Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with 14% annual employer contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans.

Job Summary

The Safe Harbor Liaison will educate the youth and family regarding the Safe Harbor Docket process, will identify the youth's needs based on their assessments, will develop a plan for treatment with community agencies, and will provide case management services while the youth is assigned to the docket.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

Provides care coordination/case management functions that support evidence-based practices for pre and post-adjudicated youth and their families in order to reduce recidivism and to minimize involvement with the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division system.

Develops individualized treatment plans for participants on the Safe Harbor Docket and makes referrals to collateral agencies.

Attends all Safe Harbor Treatment Team meetings and court hearings.  Provides written reports on each case, makes an oral presentation at the hearings and meetings, provides recommendations to jurist, and files motions as necessary.  Prepares Ohio Youth Assessment System (OYAS), completes placement referrals when necessary, and maintains case notes.

Attends various court hearings for youth being considered for Safe Harbor or in need of a Human Trafficking Victim assessment and promptly facilitate referrals.

Provides ongoing case management services to Safe Harbor participants including mediations, crisis intervention, monitoring behavior, developing treatment plans, re-evaluating treatment plans and modifying plans as needed.

Interviews, assesses, and counsels youth and families in their home, school, detention center, probation office or elsewhere to obtain relevant information for court presentations and/or further service planning.

Maintains contact with youth, parent/guardian, schools, counselors, team members.  Collaborates with service providers regarding case developments and coordinates team meetings.

Collects statistics on all Docket participants, maintains updated Safe Harbor Tracker document, and submits all necessary documentation to Programming, Training, and Quality Assurance Unit (PTQA) monthly.

Confers with supervisor to evaluate case priorities and participates in case consultations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Has no direct supervisory responsibility for staff members.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment and office technology such as copy machines, personal computers and telephones.

Confidential Data

All court-related information regarding hearings, etc. that the employee may come in contact with by working in the facility.

Working Conditions

Potential exposure to hazardous situations that occur in the Court environment.  Must be able to tolerate exposure to evidence and testimony that may be disturbing, clients who may potentially be verbally or physically uncooperative, allergens, such as perfumes and dust.

Usual Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, to speak clearly, and to hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Demonstrated knowledge of adolescent growth and development, particularly as it relates to trauma, mental health and substance abuse; knowledge of family dynamics and human behavior; knowledge of best practices as they relate to this population; skilled in brokering community resources, identifying and utilizing appropriate resources; effective oral and written communication skills; skilled in case management, interviewing, maintaining good working relationships with a variety of groups; knowledgeable about the court process; ability to manage stress, time, confidential information while maintaining a professional demeanor; ability to flex hours and work outside of regular business hours to accommodate programs and potential late court hearings; reliable/consistent transportation.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Education, or related field.

AND

Three (3) years’ experience working in the juvenile justice system and/or case management.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain valid automobile insurance, with a clean driving record and ready access to a safe functioning automobile.

Court Expectations of Employee

In accomplishing the responsibilities of this position, the Court expects that the employee will adhere to the mission and values of the Court as well as all Court policies and procedures.  In addition, while carrying out the duties of this position, the employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job, and exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor with all Court employees.

Court Mission Statement

To administer justice, rehabilitate juveniles, support and strengthen families, and promote public safety.

Application Procedure

Current Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division Employees:

• The deadline to apply is _10/24/2023_. 
• Please visit https://juvenilecourt.applicantstack.com/x/openings-internal to complete and submit the Job Posting Response Form to the Human Resources Division.
• The Job Posting Response form must be received in Human Resources by the job posting deadline for consideration as a candidate for the posted position.
• If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you can submit a waiver to Human Resources. Please refer to the Employee Handbook Policy number 1.02.04.

External Applicants: 

• This position will remain posted until filled. 
• Please visit https://juvenilecourt.applicantstack.com/x/openings to view this posting and to complete and submit the Application for Employment. 

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