Resource Center Specialist

Fairfield County Ohio
Lancaster, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2024
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:
  1. Direct service, transportation, supervision, mentoring and intervention to youth participating in the Reporting Services programming; and
  2. Receive and process police reports or charges from all County law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, diverting as many cases as appropriate from official/formal filing through the Fairfield County Prosecutor’s office and handling the other reports unofficially. Additionally, the Specialist will receive referrals from the Community track (community agencies, Prosecutor, parent/guardian, etc.) and establish a plan with that family to link them with resources to divert them from future Court involvement. This position will maintain a caseload of diverted and informal cases. Maintain office duties by reviewing cases, drug screens (if applicable), and paperwork for detention, unruly walk-in complaints, police arrests, and other forms of intakes.   
  3. Case management assignments/coverage for Court program areas including Court Services, Diversion, and Courtroom Security.
  • 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, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Proficient computer skills.

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