Work Detail Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Montgomery County Common Pleas Court

Juvenile Division

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Work Detail Coordinator
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time
DEPARTMENT: Probation Services
REPORTS TO: Juvenile Probation Supervisor
PAY GRADE: A6
WORK SCHEDULE: Varied

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Provides on-site supervision and guidance to juveniles participating in work program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises and works with juveniles, ages 11-20, at work sites.  Monitors and reports youth’s participation.  Provides instructions, direction and feedback to youths involved in work details such as raking leaves, picking up and bagging trash, food distribution and other general maintenance tasks. A focus on reinforcing positive behavior is imperative while still addressing inappropriate behavior in a timely manner.

Drives juveniles to and from approved work sites.

Contacts parents to discuss youth progress, problems and issues.  Works in conjunction with Probation Officers, Diversion Officers and Assessment Specialists.

Completes Youth Evaluation Sheets to appraise youth behavior and performance on the job.

Provides instruction to juvenile entering program regarding rules, and reviews terms of behavioral contract.  Prepares Behavior Reports, and completes records to document attendance violations.

Find new work sites and inform Probation Supervisor of the same for investigation purposes.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As needed by Probation Supervisor, Support Services Manager or Designee.

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION

None

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

Vans; gardening tools, cleaning equipment; telephone; computer.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS

Court referred Juveniles, Probation Officers; Diversion Officers, Assessment Specialists, Work Site Supervisors; social service organizations; parents.

CONFIDENTIAL DATA

Case jackets; social histories; juvenile records.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent exposure to noise, heat, cold, dampness, fumes and abrasions. Frequent exposure to juveniles.

USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job’s essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.

While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently stands and walks for extended periods of time, and occasionally leans over, stretches, pushes and exerts other physical effort and maneuvers. Employee converses verbally with others in person and by telephone. Job occasionally requires close, relatively detailed vision demands when entering data and viewing a computer screen.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: juvenile court system; work program guidelines; basic human behavior and psychology.

Ability to: work well with others; serve as mentor and role model for juveniles; respect youth and empathize with youth issues, identify and acknowledge positive behavior, identify and diffuse negative behavior concerns.

Skill in: verbal communication.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school Degree, GED or equivalent and demonstrable ability to learn job requirements. Experience with at risk youth preferred. Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.