Work Detail Coordinator

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Juvenile Division

Classification

Title:

Work Detail Coordinator

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Employment Status:
Part-time

Department:
Probation Services

Reports To:

Juvenile Probation Supervisor

Pay Grade: A6

Work Schedule:

Varied

Distinguishing Job Characteristics

Provides on-site supervision and guidance to juveniles participating in work program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises and works with juveniles, ages 11-20, at work sites. Monitors and reports youth's participation. Provides instructions, direction and feedback to youths involved in work details such as raking leaves, picking up and bagging trash, food distribution and other general maintenance tasks. A focus on reinforcing positive behavior is imperative while still addressing inappropriate behavior in a timely manner.

Drives juveniles to and from approved work sites.

Contacts parents to discuss youth progress, problems and issues. Works in conjunction with Probation Officers, Diversion Officers and Assessment Specialists.

Completes Youth Evaluation Sheets to appraise youth behavior and performance on the job.

Provides instruction to juvenile entering program regarding rules, and reviews terms of behavioral contract. Prepares Behavior Reports, and completes records to document attendance violations.

Find new work sites and inform Probation Supervisor of the same for investigation purposes.

Other Duties and Responsibilities As needed by Probation Supervisor, Support Services Manager or Designee.

Scope of Supervision None

Equipment Operated Vans; gardening tools, cleaning equipment; telephone; computer.

Contacts with Others Court referred Juveniles, Probation Officers;
Diversion Officers, Assessment Specialists, Work Site Supervisors; social service organizations; parents.

Confidential Data Case jackets; social histories; juvenile records.

Working Conditions Frequent exposure to noise, heat, cold, dampness, fumes and abrasions. Frequent exposure to juveniles.

Usual Physical Demands The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job's essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties because of an ADA disability.

While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently stands and walks for extended periods of time, and occasionally leans over, stretches, pushes and exerts other physical effort and maneuvers. Employee converses verbally with others in person and by telephone. Job occasionally requires close, relatively detailed vision demands when entering data and viewing a computer screen.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: juvenile court system; work program guidelines; basic human behavior and psychology.

Ability to: work well with others; serve as mentor and role model for juveniles; respect youth and empathize with youth issues, identify and acknowledge positive behavior, identify and diffuse negative behavior concerns.

Skill in: verbal communication.

Qualifications High school Degree, GED or equivalent and demonstrable ability to learn job requirements. Experience with at risk youth preferred. Ability to pass a criminal background check. Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

Licensure or Certification Requirements State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.