Resource Center Specialist; PM Shift

The Resource Center Specialist, under the direct supervision of the Assessment Services/Reporting Services Coordinator, will be responsible for both Reporting Services and Assessment Services, depending upon daily staffing levels and identified operational need. The Specialist has three primary areas of responsibility:

Schedule:

2-10 p.m., M-F

* Regular hours to begin after training period of up to 6 months has been successfully completed. Hours during training period are 12-8 p.m., M-F.

• Conduct screening interviews with youth, caregivers, and collaterals using motivational interviewing techniques.
• Assess juvenile’s risk to recidivate through use of the Ohio Youth Assessment System (OYAS) and behavioral health screening tools.
• Prepare and provide written referrals, actions plan, contracts, and/or case plans, depending on program area.
• Maintain supervision of diverted or Court services youth’s case plan/contract through at least weekly contact by phone calls, field visits and home visits.
• Prepare files and contact parties regarding appointments.
• Provide non-secure facility-based supervision.
• Provide community‑based educational, recreational, or skill development activities for Reporting Services participants (tutoring, IL, cognitive interventions, etc.).
• Maintain professional relationships with families, schools, law enforcement and other local agencies.
• Participate in all necessary trainings.
• Required to attend all Court hearings and submit written progress reports to the Court as appropriate.
• Transport youth to correctional facilities and residential settings, along with transporting youth to community settings and groups.
• Ability to explain information and concepts clearly and concisely with confidence.
• Exhibits professionalism with peers, being a positive role model.
• Coordinate services through service providers in the community. Has knowledge of community resources and ability to connect families to those resources.
• Complete any duties as assigned by the Judge or leadership officials.
• Interface with the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, law enforcement agencies, schools, mental health providers, and other service providers.
• Have knowledge of the Ohio Revised Code section pertaining to juvenile procedures and the procedures of the Fairfield County Juvenile Court.
• Have precise knowledge of the child’s home and living conditions.
• Have precise knowledge of the child’s school behavior and performance. (Communicate with school officials on a regular basis.)
• Keep case notes updated in Court’s database system on each case and have those available for the Assessment Services/Reporting Services Director when on vacation, leave, or at the request of the Coordinator, the Deputy Director, the Magistrate, or the Judge.
• Perform duties not specified within this job description when instructed by leadership.
• Demonstrates regular and reliable attendance.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor’s Degree preferred) in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Social Work or a related field or five years relevant experience in a juvenile justice setting
• Ability to work with difficult people, decision‑making,…