Court Services Officer (Juvenile Diversion Officer

Notice of Job Opportunity

Internal/External

DATE POSTED: July 23, 2026 (until filled)

POSITION: Court Services Officer (Juvenile Diversion Officer)

AGENCY: Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Probate-Juvenile Division

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (hours subject to change due to office needs)

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience

The Court Services Officer supervises youth under the jurisdiction of the Court either prior to formal involvement or after formal involvement; this includes supervision and enforcement of Court orders, as well as the development, implementation, and supervision of diversion contracts and/or case plans pursuant to a youth’s rehabilitation through a trauma-centric approach and in conjunction with community partners.

• Meets with youth and families.
• Monitors youth and enforces Court Orders.
• Conducts intake investigations, diversion interviews, pre-disposition investigations, and investigates potential violations of Court orders.
• Conducts assessments, interviews youth, family, and others to develop a contract and/or case plan focused on rehabilitation and therapeutic intervention of identified needs, sends referrals to community partners, and engages with service providers.
• Synthesizes results of investigations, assessments, interviews with youth, their family, and other sources of information into written reports with recommendations to the Court, with regards to the safety of the community, family, youth, and the youth’s best interests.
• Attends Court hearings on assigned cases, presents information to the Court orally and in writing, and makes informed recommendations.
• Communicates with the Licking County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, law enforcement agencies, child welfare agencies, educational institutions, community mental health, and other service providers.
• Has knowledge of the Ohio Revised Code Sections pertaining to juvenile procedures and the Licking County Juvenile Court procedures.
• Conducts office, school, and other field visits as appropriate, based on the needs of the youth and the community as deemed appropriate.
• Utilizes evidence-based practices, while approaching youth from a trauma-informed perspective.
• Performs on-call duties as specified in the On-Call Officer’s job description (non-business hours).
• Performs general "In-Office" duties as instructed.
• Maintains detailed case notes per Court policy in the Court’s case management system.
• Makes arrests of youth under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court according to the Ohio Revised Code and policies of the Juvenile Court.
• Demonstrates the following Core Correctional Practices: develops interpersonal relationships, uses effective reinforcement, practices effective disapproval, effectively uses authority, practices cognitive re-structuring, utilizes pro-social modeling of behaviors, practices skill building/structured learning and problem-solving.
• Performs duties not specified within this job description when instructed by the Director of Court Services, Deputy Director of Court Services, and Senior Court Services Officer (Diversion).
• Demonstrates regular and reliable attendance.

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Bachelor’s Degree (Criminal Justice/Social Service preferred) is required; an understanding of the Juvenile Court system is preferred; an ability to work with difficult people is required; decision-making, problem solving, organizational skills, and necessary skills with technology such as computer-based programs are all required.

• Ability to connect with challenging and difficult people, while providing empathetic, non-judgmental, and culturally competent interventions.
• Understanding of the juvenile justice system and how it interacts with a wide array of other systems in which Court involved youth and families come into contact.
• Ability to reflect the values and professionalism of the Licking County Juvenile Court in interactions with Court employees and with the community at all times.
• Maintain the confidentiality of youth and families involved with the Court while treating those involved with…