Education Unit Supervisor

CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Education Unit Supervisor
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:Unclassiferd
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week (variable)
PAY GRADE:A20
DEPARTMENT: Intervention Center

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Provides leadership within the Education Unit in the development of a shared vision that promotes and strengthens both the department and Court’s vision. Oversees daily operations of the Education Unit within the Intervention Center. Supervises staff in the Education Unit, develops policies/procedures, ongoing program development, and ensure clients are receiving quality case management. Serves as a department and Court resource in this specialized area focusing on school attendance, performance and educational programming assistance.

Works closely with school representatives, Judge/Magistrates and community providers. Coordinates and facilitates unit activities. Serves on committees, conducts meetings, trainings and presentations as required.

“In this position, you are an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Administrative Judge”

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.

An employee assigned to this classification demonstrates competency in the juvenile justice field and the State of Ohio Compulsory Education laws.
Mentors, oversees and supervises a team of staff that provides a high level of supervision, programming and sanctions to families involved in the Education Unit.

Provides ongoing feedback regarding staff development and performance. Conducts and documents staff’s monthly case conferences.

Works collaboratively with staff to develop strength based case plans; reviews and approves written reports and Court recommendations.

Processes, distributes and assigns cases within unit.

Coordinates and leads all multi-disciplinary team meetings with other Court staff, school representatives, mental health providers, Children Services Division caseworkers, and social service providers.

Promotes and mentors staff in the application and use of the Strength Based Philosophy in interacting with youth and families.

Maintains, analyzes, and provides statistical programming data.

Conducts meetings, trainings and presentations as required; serves on committees.

Reviews, approves, and provides Court reports, case files information, and recommendations to Judge/Magistrate in a formal setting.

Assists with school, home, and community visits as needed.

Intervenes in crisis situations when needed.

Continues to seek and establish community outreach services; ongoing program development.

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION
Education Unit staff, Education Advocates, Intervention Staff, Case supervision of parents/juveniles and other designated programs related to the Education Unit.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED
Vehicles; computers; 2-way radio, copier, fax machine, telephone, calculator, and other general office equipment; dictating machines; handcuffs & shackles; cell phones; television; overhead projector. Electronic home monitoring equipment; video surveillance
equipment; electronically secured-doors access panel

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS
Juveniles; adults; parents/guardians, families;
Judge/Magistrate; attorneys; attendance officers, school officials, teachers, counselors and staff; community resource providers; law enforcement officers; victims; other courts;
Judges and/or Magistrates;
Children’s Services Division employees;
Department of Human Services; social…