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

Community Service Coordinators assist youth on probation with completing their community service hours by securing placement at various community non-profit sites. The Community Service Coordinator provides support to their designated probation office by providing regular updates, supervising youth completing service hours, tracking hours, site placements/reassignments, and managing the case until community service hours are completed. Completed community service hours could qualify toward restitution requirements.

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.

Develops community service work-sites for youth in accordance with federal, state, and local laws governing youth employment.  Develops sites for youth to meet community service requirements on daily and weekly basis including special projects.

Interviews youth and families to determine work skills and maturity level.  Matches youth with sites and/or special projects.

Provides youth and family orientation regarding community service requirements.  Communicates expectations with community service site supervisor.

Monitors youth’s community service activities through site visits, attendance checks, and direct consultation with community service site supervisor. Communicates activities directly to appropriate court staff.

Completes all administrative required reports as well as written or oral reports to probation staff, and/or immediate supervisor.

Oversees transport of youth to and from work sites in relation to work crews.

Instructs and directs youth regarding rules and behavior within the program and while driving the county-owned van to and from area work sites.

Inspects and reports any contraband or security problems regarding the youth to the manager and/or chain of command.

Collaborates with other Community Service Coordinators as needed.

Develops job sites and makes job placement referrals for youth in compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding employment of youth.  Provides job readiness workshops for youth.

Oversees Court Restitution Program.

Coordinates School Suspension Program.

Completes county-owned van travel logs and prepares written reports as required.

Performs any other job-related duties and responsibilities as required, including special assignments throughout the youth’s involvement in the unit and assists manager as needed. 

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. May need to drive/operate county vehicle.

Confidential Data

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

Working Conditions

Has frequent contact with youth clients, who may be uncooperative.

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. 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Court staff, work sites, and clients.  Ability to conduct effective interviews.  Ability to readily adapt to rapidly changing demands and complete assignments in a timely manner.  Must be able to appropriately assign and evaluate work activities and performance.  Ability to work a flexible schedule, as the job demands.  Skills in redirecting youth behavior, and ability to identify potential crisis situations.  Good communication skills, oral and written, understanding of human behavior, and the capacity to learn specifics regarding adolescent’s growth and development.  Should be responsible, self-starter, cooperative, motivated, work oriented, able to handle stressful situations, and high volume.
 

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or Social/Behavioral Sciences OR equivalent work experience (Two years of experience equals one year of education).

AND

One (1) year of experience working with the public in community-based agencies or programs with diverse populations.
 

Licensure or Certification Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license and continuously maintain automobile insurance in compliance with state law, with a driving record acceptable to the Court's current policies.

Any position which requires operating a motor vehicle as an essential duty of responsibility of the position will be subject to a driving record check through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Applicants are required to provide their driver license number upon request. Applicants who possess a driver’s license from a state other an Ohio, or those applicants who have possessed an out-of-state driver’s license at any time during the five years prior to review, must provide a certified copy of his or her out-of-state driving history for at least the five years prior to the review of the applicant’s driving qualifications.

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 _12/3/24__. 
• 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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