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 Phoenix Court Coordinator position serves youth who are on the Phoenix Court docket.  This docket serves youth ages 12-17 1/2 with mental health and/or substance use disorders, who are actively on probation through the Juvenile Court and are at risk of going deeper into the system. These cases require intensive treatment, supervision, and care coordination to support and manage their behavioral health needs.

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. 

Coordinates, directs and/or participates in supervision/planning in cooperation with the youth and their families, as well as multi-system teams to identify, coordinate and make necessary referrals to community-based service providers to meet youth and family needs while in the Phoenix Court program.

Initiates and supervises the placement of Phoenix Court youth in a crisis bed and/or residential treatment and monitors youth’s functioning to ensure that youth are receiving services from the crisis bed treatment providers. Coordinates and consults with family, treatment facility staff and other team members about the progress and/or direction of treatment. Addresses issues and reports deficiencies to manager.

Interviews youth and families for program intake and/or eligibility. Interviews youth and families to develop a comprehensive social history and to obtain other relevant information for court presentation, and/or for further service planning. Interviews all individuals including clinicians, law enforcement officials, etc., in the home, field, and Detention Center in-state and out-of-state as needed.

Monitors youth’s general functioning while in the community and after release from crisis bed treatment (if applicable), imposing all necessary graduated responses, developing and facilitating all appropriate incentives to assist youth in maintaining treatment interventions developed by team and multi-system providers. Participates in case staffing sessions, as well as participates in Semi-Annual Reviews with youth, family, crisis bed staff (when applicable), CCDCFS staff, school officials, court staff and multi-system wrap around teams.

Prepares written reports regarding youth’s progress. Files probation violations when necessary, as well as motions and reviews.  Completes DIR, AI, OYAS, case plans and makes court presentations as required. Evaluates and interprets psychological/psychiatric, medical, chemical dependency assessments, CCDCFS reports, victim impact statements, sex offender, and other relevant reports.  Makes recommendations when appropriate.

Complies, follows up and monitors all court orders by completing necessary arrangements such as urinalysis, clinicals, placements, etc.  Expedites youth and families to various locations including ODYS, Pre-Trial Monitoring, Detention Center, Diagnostic Clinic, Placement Planning, attorney offices, etc.

Makes oral presentations of cases in court hearings to Judges and Magistrates, interprets court orders, and makes necessary referrals to collateral agencies.  Prepares case summaries, follow-up notes and other written correspondence as necessary.  Completes probation reports and data packets for program evaluation.

Confers with manager to evaluate and participate in case priorities, and case consultations to formulate recommendations regarding the duration/status of services.  Performs all other duties as required including handling emergencies and substituting for supervisor in his/her absence.

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, gender specific needs, human behavior, and family dynamics. Working knowledge of brokering community resources, understanding of the juvenile justice system. Skills in interviewing, case assessment and case management, and individual counseling. Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be computer literate. Must have the ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary teams that cross systems. Ability to make use of referrals; maintain confidentiality; establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients and professionals; make use of supervision. Must be culturally competent. The ability to effectively manage stress, to behave professionally and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Flexibility in work hours to accommodate program needs.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral and/or Social Sciences such as a degree from an accredited school of social work, psychology, sociology, corrections or related fields.

AND

Three (3) years of work experience with adolescents or relevant field experience in case management or other collateral systems interfacing with the juvenile justice system.

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 _9/13/2023_. 
• 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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