Community Service Coordinator/SAP Coordinator

Objectives

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Community Service Coordinator to lead our community outreach initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others and a track record of success in community outreach and program management. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our community and to be a part of a team that is making a difference.

This unique opportunity offers the following advantages/benefits:

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

Delaware County Juvenile Court is seeking a Community Service Coordinator to assist youth on probation with completing their community service hours by securing placement at various community non-profit sites. The Community Service Coordinator provides support to their designated community control partners by providing regular updates, supervising youth completing service hours, tracking hours, site placements/reassignments, and managing the case until community service hours are completed.

Job Standards

Associate's Degree in social work or related field is required plus a minimum of five (5) years experience with troubled/at-risk youth. Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and a clean driving record. Work involves following standardized procedures to compete assigned duties.

Essential Functions

• 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;
• Assists Probation/Intake Officers in locating appropriate community service sites for youth;
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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