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Community Service Coordinator

Delaware County
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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.