Benefits of Employment

Insurance:  Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Life and an Employee Assistance Program.  Supplemental Life may be purchased at group rates.

Paid Time Off:  Twelve (12) holidays, vacation time (after 6 months) of three (3) weeks per year for the first eight (8) years of service, and sick time.

Retirement:  Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with 14% annual employer contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans.

Job Summary

The Assessment Specialist schedules and obtains all required documentation on youth ordered to Alternative Case Plan Committees (ACP). The Assessment Specialist analyzes documents and initiates the placement referrals to the appropriate facilities. The Assessment Specialist coordinates with all placement facilities to ensure a smooth transition to the facility before and after a youth is ordered.  The Assessment Specialist assists with gathering medical and mental health records from outside agencies to support referrals for Diagnostic Clinic evaluations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

Using a strengths-based, culturally competent approach, interviews youth and parent/guardian and reviews case documents to complete assessments and/or screens.

Evaluates, analyzes, and interprets psychological/psychiatric, medical, chemical dependency assessments, CCDCFS reports, victim impact statements, sex offender, and other relevant reports. Presents results to Court and case planning team meetings.  Develops placement plan to be presented to facilities at time of referral.

Reviews and analyzes all required residential placement material and is also responsible for scheduling Alternative Case Plan Team meetings. Participates as an active member of the Alternative Case Plan Team. 

Coordinates the pre-admission process for adjudicated youth who are court ordered into the residential treatment and/or Community Correctional Facility. 

Initiates referral to appropriate residential facility in a timely manner and actively participates in pre-admission processing including pre-placement interviews and transportation of child.  Establishes open and timely communication with placement facilities regarding acceptance and rejections of referrals.

Completes referrals, arranges interviews, and elicits decisions from placement agencies in a timely manner.   Responsible for completing Medicaid and Title IV-E maintenance cost reimbursement material for youth prior to placement outside their home in private residential treatment.

Assembles and completes required documents related to Medicaid and Title IV-E eligibility applications.

Assists with records coordination tasks by gathering reports and documents requested by the Diagnostic Clinic and Probation Department for assessments and screenings.  Obtains signatures on appropriate Release of Information documents with youth and families.  Follows up on requests with outside agencies and shares documents with appropriate parties in the Diagnostic Clinic and Probation Department.

Contacts pertinent Court and/or collateral agency professional staff for case clarification as necessary for final decision-making.

Gathers required Title IV-E eligibility documents for review and input into SACWIS by the SACWIS Coordinator per policy standards.

Prepares required statistical reports and other written correspondence as necessary.

Confers with manager to evaluate and participate in case priorities and case consultations, including initial and final placement and aftercare plans, progress and lack thereof, to formulate recommendations regarding the duration/ status of services. 

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Has no direct supervisory responsibility for staff members.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment and office technology such as copy machines, personal computers and telephones.

Confidential Data

All court-related information regarding hearings, etc. that the employee may come in contact with by working in the facility.

Working Conditions

Potential exposure to hazardous situations that occur in the Court environment.  Must be able to tolerate exposure to evidence and testimony that may be disturbing, clients who may potentially be verbally or physically uncooperative, allergens, such as perfumes and dust.

Usual Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, to speak clearly, and to hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Must be able to effectively manage time, set priorities and work under deadline. Skills in interviewing, and assessment. Must have demonstrated ability to work as a team member with multidisciplinary teams that cross systems. Demonstrated knowledge of adolescent growth and development, gender specific needs, human behavior, and family dynamics. Ability to work and plan with families using a strengths-based approach. Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be computer literate. Ability to make use of referrals; maintain confidentiality; establish and maintain positive working relationships; make use of supervision. Must be culturally competent.  The ability to effectively manage stress; excellent interpersonal skills. Flexibility in work hours to accommodate program needs including, but not limited to, case consultation on an emergency or as needed basis 7 days/week, 24 hours/day, in person or by telephone.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral and/or Social Sciences such as a degree from an accredited school of social work, psychology, sociology, corrections or related fields.

AND

Three (3) years of work experience with adolescents or relevant field experience in case management or other collateral systems interfacing with the juvenile justice system.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain valid automobile insurance, with a clean driving record and ready access to a safe functioning automobile.

Court Expectations of Employee

In accomplishing the responsibilities of this position, the Court expects that the employee will adhere to the mission and values of the Court as well as all Court policies and procedures.  In addition, while carrying out the duties of this position, the employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job, and exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor with all Court employees.

Court Mission Statement

To administer justice, rehabilitate juveniles, support and strengthen families, and promote public safety.

Application Procedure

Current Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division Employees:

• The deadline to apply is 10/17/24.
• Please visit https://juvenilecourt.applicantstack.com/x/openings-internal to complete and submit the Job Posting Response Form to the Human Resources Division.
• The Job Posting Response form must be received in Human Resources by the job posting deadline for consideration as a candidate for the posted position.
• If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you can submit a waiver to Human Resources. Please refer to the Employee Handbook Policy number 1.02.04.

External Applicants: 

• This position will remain posted until filled. 
• Please visit https://juvenilecourt.applicantstack.com/x/openings to view this posting and to complete and submit the Application for Employment. 

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