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

Provides supervision of Social Service Coordinators (SSC) and Social Work Interns within the Juvenile Detention Center and maintains adherence to tasks and job requirements consistent with the Detention Center Policies and Procedures. 

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 bi-weekly feedback on SSC paperwork and leads bi-weekly group supervision for the SSC team to assure adherence to the general principles of the Social Worker’s Code of Ethics that will align with the Court Policies and programming objectives

Conducts individual supervision as needed to target SSC competency needs and to remove individual barriers to effective implementation of their job responsibilities. 

Periodically attends Care Team meetings with SSC and Unit Therapist.  Reviews and processes with SSC regarding meeting content.

Completes administrative paperwork, prepares and maintains records, logs, forms, and reports. Ensures staff compliance with the electronic timekeeping system.

Maintains a small caseload.

Participates in meetings regarding resident placement within the facility and/or other community-based centers.

Develops, implements, and conducts on-the-job training for staff. Interacts with immediate supervisors and department administrators.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Has supervisory accountability for other employees, volunteers, or interns.  Plans, directs and coordinates activities for a unit.  Duties may include scheduling and assigning of work, training in all facets of work, quality control, and decisions impacting the pay, status, and tenure of others.  Conducts performance evaluations, provides input into and participates in discipline, dismissal, and hiring processes, and is accountable for editing timecards in Kronos for assigned staff.

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. Must be willing to work flexible hours and be available as needed seven (7) days a week, 24 hours a day.  

Usual Physical Demands

While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently sits, walks and stands. 

Must pass a physical fitness/agility test and be able to demonstrate the following: 

1. Ability to push and pull objects, pick up objects, and bend repeatedly in order to move desks, beds, and other furniture to conduct security checks and search residents.

2. Ability to step up on elevated surfaces to conduct room searches.

3. Ability to reach, bend, and stoop to perform security checks, and other tasks.

4. Ability to walk extended periods throughout the facility.

5. Ability to stand for extended periods.

6. Ability to physically restrain residents under adverse conditions, including ability to enforce rules, regulations, and directives with non-compliant residents that may physically resist.

7. Ability to respond to emergency situations according to Detention Center policies, procedures and protocols.

8. Ability to utilize restraint equipment appropriately.

9. Ability to effectively communicate verbal commands and directives through the intercom/radio transmission monitoring system.

10. Ability to lift and carry containers of items weighing up to 45 lbs.

11. Must be available on-site and on-call to meet departmental needs.

12. Must demonstrate competency in implementing defensive tactics and satisfactorily complete all of the requirements in training of defensive tactics; including passing the recertification.

New employees are required to pass Defensive Tactics Training by the end of the introductory period.

Must perform tasks, duties, and job responsibilities without restrictions and/or limitations.

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.  

Excellent verbal, written, and interviewing communication skills; ability to establish rapport and maintain working relationships with residents, staff, outside agencies, stakeholders, various professionals, and the public; able to work as a member of a multi-system team; demonstrable skills in organization; attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records; ability to use Microsoft Office products such as Word, Teams and Excel; ability to utilize Zoom or other virtual tools; ability to access the internet as it specifically relates to this position Possess a comprehensive working knowledge of adolescent growth and development utilizing non-traditional approaches, family dynamics and human behavior, and community and court resources. Must be culturally competent.  Able to handle stressful / volatile situations, which may include handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts of staff, parents and residents. Flexibility in work hours to accommodate program needs including, but not limited to, consultation on an emergency or as needed basis 7 days / week, 24 hours / day, in person or by telephone.

Education and/or Experience

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology, or Criminal Justice from an accredited institution.  Prefers a Master’s Degree in the fields listed above.

AND

Requires six (6) years of experience in Detention Center/Placement setting.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

Prefer an Independent License of Social Worker (LISW) or License of Professional Counselor (LPCC) in the State of Ohio with Supervisory designation. 

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 _10/18/2023_.
• 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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