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.

Facilitates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) group with assigned youth on a daily basis and adheres to the CBT model of service delivery.

Participates in individual team meetings on a regular basis in order to address youth concerns.

Provides direct supervision/monitoring of youth, actively participates and provides training on an ongoing basis, participates in community services, and organizes pro-social activities and outings with youth on a regular basis.

Participates in consultation/supervision on an ongoing basis.

Assists the CBT Manager in planning, directing, and assigning work activities on a daily, weekly and monthly basis for the CBT Unit staff and assists with the daily operations of the center.

Assesses, discusses with staff, and develops treatment intervention strategies that are consistent with the CBT model.

Assists with supervision of the CBT Monitors, assists with all transportation needs and vehicle maintenance.

Participates in ongoing CBT training, supervision, and consultation activities.

Assists the CBT Manager in completing necessary documentation needed for daily program operations.

Assists the CBT Manager with development and coordination of community service/ restitution and pro-social activities for youth involved in the program.

Demonstrates and maintains a strict adherence to the CBT model and programmatic guidelines at all times.

Maintains clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with CBT model.

Transports CBT youth in CBT van on an as-needed basis.

Collaborates with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout CBT treatment.

Completes ongoing assessment/screening of youth.

Makes articulate, professional, measured oral presentations of cases in court hearings as needed.

Participates in weekly alternative case planning reviews and any other necessary case staffing meetings.

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

Works in a general office and court setting with moderate noise levels. Has frequent contact with youth clients, who may be uncooperative.

This position works flexible hours and weekends.

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.

Must have working knowledge of adolescent growth and development, human behavior and family dynamics; extensive skills in interviewing, case assessment, CBT, group counseling/group dynamics, reviewing and summarizing relevant psychosocial information, and other pertinent data. Must have demonstrable leadership skills. Demonstrate effective communications skills, both written and oral. Must have the ability to supervise and manage staff in compliance with court/ departmental policies. Must be able to delegate and assign work responsibilities and evaluate work responsibilities and evaluate work performance. Must be capable of facilitating CBT groups on a daily basis. Must successfully demonstrate skills in case management and the ability to prioritize work activities and complete assignments on a daily basis. Must be culturally competent and able to handle stressful and possibly volatile situations. Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and insurance, a safe driving record with no major violations within the last five years, and have ready access to an automobile. Must be computer literate.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Behavioral/Social Sciences.

AND

Three (3) years of case management and/or direct experience working with youth required. Experience conducting group therapy is preferred. Master’s degree preferred.

Persons with a related Bachelor’s Degree and significant experience working with serious anti-social behavior in youth may also qualify at the discretion of the agency.

Knowledge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division system and the CBT model in conducting group therapy is preferred.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain valid automobile insurance, with a safe driving record including, but not limited to, no major traffic violations.

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 July 28, 2017.

• 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.

  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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