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

Responsible for coordination with Probation Staff and committees to ensure felony youth populations are receiving appropriate community-based service referrals. Collaborates with Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS) staff to monitor bed day utilization, youth data collection, and reporting. Completes regular visits to ODYS sites to monitor and coordinate youth progress and potential eligibility for Judicial Release. Assists in quality assurance monitoring of out-of-home placements, contracted programs, and re-entry plan development.

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.

Ensures minimum probation standards are met by working directly with Probation Staff in monitoring felony level youth on probation and reviewing the Court files to ensure minimum probation standards are being met. Aids in internal audit process, specific to felony level youth on probation.

Aids the Court in minimizing bed days for youth committed to the Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS). Develops a dashboard to closely monitor bed days for youth committed to ODYS. Serves as a liaison between the Court and ODYS; conducts video or face-to-face conferences for youth committed to ODYS. Assesses appropriateness of Judicial Release Hearings by reviewing ODYS progress reports. Works with youth committed to ODYS and staff to develop individualized and collaborative plans for Judicial Release.

Prepares youth for re-entry into the community by presenting recommendations for early release to the Court and assisting youth, Court Staff, or ODYS Staff in developing aftercare plans.

Manages data as it pertains to youth committed to ODYS in order for the Court to effectively track bed days. Aids in presentation of this report for Court Administration review. 

Assists with implementing and updating mechanisms by which on-site inspections of agencies are conducted and evaluated. Assists in site visits for contracted programs, including review and approval of records, statistics, and case documentation.

Assists in ensuring the appropriate utilization of community-based services by Probation staff, specific to felony-level offenders. Provides reports to Probation and Administration regarding the capacity and use of felony-specific programs designed to divert youth from ODYS.

Assists in Probation staff orientation training, along with developing ongoing training support for employees. Provides interactive feedback for ongoing quality improvement purposes as it pertains to EPICS and other best-practices for high risk and felony-level youth.

Collects and reports data for internal quality assurance benchmarks by assisting in conducting probation records audits for the purposes of monitoring standards for Case Plans and Case Plan Reviews, OYAS compliance & fidelity to the assessment tool, and other general operating standards. These reviews will be specific to felony level cases in order to ensure that best practices for deep-end serious offenders are addressed in probation case plans.

Provides quality assurance monitoring of felony-level services providers funded through Targeted RECLAIM.

Assists in identifying training needs based upon audit findings and trends observed in program usage. Assists in trainings for the purpose of quality improvement.

Assists in collecting and inputting statistical data and information into Court databases.

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

Works in a general office setting with moderate noise levels.  Subject to frequent interruptions, quick deliverables, and changing work deadlines.

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. 

Knowledge of the Ohio Rules of Juvenile Procedure, the Ohio Revised Code, & Municipal Ordinances.

Knowledge of court operations with experience in working with Juvenile Justice population, ability to work independently with demonstrable skills in organization, establishing and maintaining work relationships with Court officials and the public, and problem-solving; familiar with social service agencies serving children, parents, families, community, etc.; effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present to adult learners; ability to effectively provide constructive feedback to aid in implementing best practices; attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records; ability to maintain confidentiality and professional discretion; knowledge of risk levels, criminogenic needs, the juvenile justice system, case management, assessment tools, behavioral strategies and evidence-based program models. Ability to make use of supervision, be culturally competent, knowledgeable in Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS), experience in Title-IV-E standards, knowledgeable in best practices in Juvenile Justice and guiding principles. ; skills in interviewing, report writing, and synthesizing information; ability to work with numbers, including basic understanding of arithmetic, statistics and financial records; must be computer literate – proficient in MS Word, Excel, and have the ability to acquire knowledge and use of Access and Court’s MIS; Internet research skills, knowledge of contract administration; Flexibility in work hours to accommodate program needs including, but not limited to, out-of-state travel (including overnight travel), program monitoring and observation, and youth and staff interviews on an as-needed basis.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science, Criminology or Law Enforcement related fields; Master’s Degree preferred.

AND

At least five (5) years of work experience in juvenile justice or social services.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

None

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 _8/15/24_.
• 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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