Diversion Specialist

The Marion County Court of Common Pleas Family Division is seeking a full-time Diversion Specialist. The successful candidate will provide supportive services to youth and families in need, including conducting screenings, case management, crisis intervention, parenting guidance, psycho-educational support groups, and linkage to needed community resources in order to divert youth from formal Court involvement. A critical component of this position is to develop family engagement and help the family unit support the skills being taught. Marion's Family Court includes the County's Probate, Domestic Relations, and Juvenile Divisions and is located at 222 West Center Street in Marion, Ohio. The Diversion Specialist reports to the Diversion Department Administrator. Normal Court business hours are 8:30 -- 4:30, Monday through Friday. However, the officer may be required to work earlier in the day during the schoolyear in order to help with attendance matters, or may be required to work four days per week (ten hours per day) instead of five days, as directed by Court Administrators. All Diversion Specialists are expected to be available for consultation and for emergencies at any time, unless on approved vacation or sick time. The salary range for this position will be $20 - $22.50 per hour, commensurate with experience. Marion County offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with an attractive Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) benefits. Marion County Family Court is a part of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI), and we are committed to ensuring that youth and families that are involved with our Court are treated with dignity and respect. Diversion Specialists play an important role at the Court as we strive to adhere to JDAI principles. Modern case management, case planning, and social work principles and practices must be applied in order to accomplish the Court's goals, related to JDAI and restorative justice. * * Section 2: Duties & Responsibilities Duties of the Diversion Specialist include, but are not limited to: - Review referrals made by the Marion County Prosecutor or the Court to determine eligibility of youth for the Diversion Program. - Conduct delinquent/unruly record checks to determine if an individual qualifies for the Diversion Program. - Schedule conferences with youth and family, prepare notices, and attend informal Court hearings. - Conduct initial assessments and screenings of youth to determine appropriate services and referrals. - Develops goals and objectives with client and family to determine individualized diversion case plans. - Monitors progress and compliance of diversion youths' case plans and court requirements. - Coordinates and facilitates evidence-based groups for youth and families, including Aggression Replacement Therapy (ART), Girls Circle, Boys Circle, Thinking for a Change, and The Parent Project. - Collects data on youth in the program including participation in programs, services, and future Court involvement and/or charges. * * Section 3: Qualifications & Requirements Position requirements: Preference to work with children and families through a social work or casework lens instead of a traditional or law enforcement-centric methodology. Ability to work effectively under pressure of deadlines. Ability to work in a team environment, while also working independently. Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple tasks, projects and meet deadlines Excellent organization and time management skills. Knowledge of Mario