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.
 
Oversees activities and programs that provide acceptable leisure time for youth, provide positive reinforcement and develop cooperation and sportsmanship.  This position is responsible for ensuring the best possible care, welfare, and security of Detention Center residents utilizing behavior management techniques and established policies and procedures.
Assists in the planning of free time activities including exercising, games, sports, arts, crafts and special events.
Interacts with youth on a constant basis through participation in activities, individual discussions, and modeling behavior.
Ability to motivate and encourage residents’ participation in all events.
Secures all activity areas before usage and ensures areas are free of objects and hazards.
Provides input to management relative to resident’s needs, concerns, or activities that may positively impact the stay of youth.
Assists in the transportation of youth to and from various locations.
Prepares reports to describe youth activities and participation in various programs on a regular basis.
Assists with supervision of resident visitation and telephone calls.
Assists in managing residents' behavior on and off the unit.
Performs other duties as needed or 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. Must also be familiar with basic sporting, hobby arts and exercise equipment.

Confidential Data

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

Working Conditions

While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently walks and stands.  With assistance, the employee must be able to physically restrain, chase, and contain juveniles for their protection, protection of others, and/or self-protection.  The employee must have the capacity to work in closed environment and work with criminal offenders, some of whom may be dangerous. While supervising offenders, they may interact with others, such as family members and friends of the offender, who may be upset or difficult to work with. Workers may be assigned to work in areas of the institution where there is a risk of violence or communicable disease. Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations; frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries.

Usual Physical Demands

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, such as beds or stools, 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 manage weights of 75lbs to 200lbs when restraining adolescents.
7. Ability to respond to emergency situations according to JCDC policies, procedures and protocols.
8. Ability to correctly handcuff and safely remove handcuffs from residents as needed.
9. Ability to effectively communicate (hear and respond) 10 codes through the intercom/radio transmission monitoring system.
10. Ability to lift and carry containers of items weighing up to 45 lbs.
11. Must be able to work overtime based on departmental needs.
12. Must demonstrate competency in implementing physical force techniques and satisfactorily complete all of the requirements in training of physical force; including passing thel physical fitness test.
Employees are required to pass Subject Control Intervention (SCI) Training.
No lifting restrictions or light duty are permitted in this position.

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. 
 
Familiarity with various social and recreational activities; Must possess good judgment, tact, and diplomacy; must have the ability to manage behavior; ability to give and take direction effectively; knowledge of juvenile treatment practices and the ability to handle crisis situations; knowledge of juvenile laws and best practices pertaining to treatment and confinement of juvenile residents; with assistance, must be able to physically restrain, chase, and contain juveniles for their protection, protection of others, and/or self-protection; capacity to work in closed environment; demonstrated oral and written communication skills in order to maintain clear and accurate reports, documentation, and case files; must maintain strict confidentiality of Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division records and information regarding residents; ability to handle stressful situations, monitor cameras and utilize other electronic equipment such as a computer as required; willing to work in hazardous conditions that occur on a periodic or intermittent basis resulting in a potential risk of physical injury due to working in the environmentally controlled Detention Center, tense and hostile atmosphere, and mental demands; must be able to deal with adolescents in all kinds of physical, mental, and emotional conditions including contagious diseases, loss of bodily functions, rude, vulgar and obscene language, gestures or behavior; must have good judgment in diffusing stressful situations and working with residents with mental health issues.  Must possess knowledge of group dynamics and the ability to establish trust and cooperation with juveniles while maintaining an appropriate level of professionalism, assertiveness, and leadership.  Proven record of being reliable, prompt, and a strong work ethic.
 
 
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's Degree preferably in Behavioral/Social Science, Criminal Justice or the equivalent amount of experience directly working with, and monitoring adolescents or adults.  (One (1) year of college equals two (2) years of experience.)
AND
Three (3) months full-time work experience or three (3) months full-time verifiable volunteer experience directly working with, and monitoring adolescents or adults.  Law enforcement or corrections background is also acceptable.

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 10/3/2016.
• 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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