Intervention Specialist, Social Work

Job Title:

Intervention Specialist Salary Grade: 14

Division/Department:
Court Administration/Probation Salary: $45,680-$51,390 commensurate with experience

Reports To:

Intervention and Diversion Manager Date Posted: 5/21/26

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Last Revised: 11/18/24

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

Intervention Specialists are essential staff to the Early Intervention and Diversion Center (EIDC). The Intervention Specialist conducts interviews with the youth and families with the goal to screen and help identify appropriate services and interventions for the youth and family. The Intervention Specialist will make recommendations to the Prosecutor's Office regarding diversion options. Intervention Specialists maintain lower risk diversion cases for oversight and service referrals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Must be flexible in work hours to accommodate program needs including, but not limited to case consultation on an emergency or as needed basis 7 days/week, 24 hours/day, in person or by telephone. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

Coordinates services for pre-adjudicated youth to reduce recidivism and minimize involvement in the juvenile justice system; to include youth who were approved for diversion, pending assessment, as well as those who have official charges filed.

Monitors and provides oversight for a high-volume open diversion caseload to ensure compliance with diversion expectations for youth referred to court-contracted services and community-based resources. Troubleshoots barriers encountered within initial diversion programming and develops alternatives, exhausting all diversion options, to avoid further court involvement.

Manages and formulates appropriate service recommendations for high volume caseloads consisting of referrals from the Prosecutor's Office, police, schools, courtrooms, and parents' walk-in complaints.

Formulates case recommendations by reviewing and considering the youth's current and prior involvement with the Court by conducting a thorough in-county record check using the Court's electronic case management system, as well as communicating with out of county/state court personnel, as applicable. Verifies custody and out of home placements.

Assesses and provides intervention for youth who are alleged to have committed status, misdemeanor, and/or felony level offenses.

Conducts interviews with youth and parent/guardian to complete the Ohio Youth Assessment (OYAS) System Diversion Tool, Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument (MAYSI-II), the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) questionnaire, and other assessments as needed, to determine the risk and needs of the youth/family.

Completes the screening interview within timelines established in policy to quickly assess needs and risks to link youth and family with appropriate services pursuant to the EIDC (Early Intervention and Diversion Center) Diversion Service Matrix tool.

Selects appropriate interventions using analytical and advanced independent judgment skills that address specific needs and risks to identify youth who may need more intensive services.

Manages and completes the referral process to court-contracted service providers and/or community-based agencies for necessary mental health assessments and recommendations in cases where youth's screening indicates a need for a higher level of services. Facilitates service linkages for families and assures services are accessible and available via telephone calls to providers and delegation of responsibilities. Responsible for explaining the process and benefits of specialized services to families and answers questions relative to these services and/or providers.

Engages in networking and collaboration with neighboring counties to refer out of county youth to resources in their community.

Performs case management utilizing the Court's electronic case management system. Reviews data reports compiled within the Court's electronic case management system to track and monitor the current status of all case assignments.

Assists with training and educating police departments, various community partners, court personnel, and the public relating to the Court and the Early Intervention and Diversion Center processes.

Routinely responds to communication from parents/guardians. Responds to inquiries from court personnel,…