Community Service and Restitution Coordinator

Posting number: 2601326

Department: Probate/Juvenile Court

Job classification: Other

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections

This job keeps our Community Service and Restitution Programs running smoothly for youth who are suspended from school or need to complete service hours as part of their court orders. The role reports to the Chief Probation Officer.

You’ll help kids finish their hours by volunteering with them in the community with local nonprofits. You’ll stay in touch with their other court contacts, give updates, keep track of hours, supervise volunteer shifts, and handle any changes in placements. Your main goal: guide each youth through the program and celebrate with them when their hours are done.

This unique opportunity offers the following advantages/benefits:

• Unique combination of community-based and in-office duties;
• Flexible work hours
• Opportunity for advancement in the Intake/Probation departments; 
• Opportunity to learn widely used assessment/behavior intervention tools; and
• Ability to build a wide array of community contacts/relationships.

Associate's Degree in social work or related field is required, plus a minimum of two (2) years of experience with youth.   Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

• Coordinates Community Service Programs, Suspension Alternative Program (SAP), Restitution Work Program (RWP) and individual community service;
• Facilitates the development of new community-based locations for work sites;
• Keeps records of hours and statistics for partner agencies;
• Tracks community service program hours;
• Informs Probation/Intake Officers of program attendance;

• Maintains positive working relationship with juveniles and families of diverse cultural, racial, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Informs school personnel and probation staff of pertinent information regarding students or programs;
• Enforces use of necessary safety equipment, e.g. orange vests, gloves, signs, etc., while on service programs;
• Ensures that vehicles and equipment are maintained;
• Procures vehicle and supplies daily for use;
• Coordinates between the Court and community partners;
• Reinforces rules, maintains structure and encourages teamwork while at job site;
• Provides transportation for juvenile participants to and from work sites and assures each youth has properly signed release forms;
• Supervises and instructs youths as they participate in a variety of service projects; and
• Records, maintains and updates statistics for grant reporting to funding agencies and for other grant opportunities.