Hamilton County, Ohio
Intervention Specialist (4604-40)
Hamilton County, Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
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Intervention Specialist (4604-40)
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Hamilton County, Ohio .
Deadline to Apply: November 17, 2025.
Work Location: Youth Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.
Work Hours: 40 Hours/Week.
Starting Salary: $26.00.
Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off.
NOTE: Applicants for positions with Hamilton County Juvenile Court are subject to background screening in accordance with the document, "Offenses that May Disqualify Candidates for Employment." Convictions from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with Hamilton County Juvenile Court.
Hamilton County Juvenile Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A copy of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan Short Form is available to any person upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 513-946-9238.
Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification)
High School Diploma and 5 years of experience in the field of juvenile direct service, juvenile corrections, residential programming.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain auto liability insurance.
Must pass background screening process.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, education, criminal justice, or related field; At least 3 years of experience in the field of juvenile direct service, juvenile corrections, residential programming.
LSW.
Special Working Conditions and/or Hazards
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
Works in secure correctional facility, with some exposure to unruly and, at times, out-of-control resident populations.
Job Duties
Provides evidence-based group programming to assist with emotional and behavioral management for youth admitted into the Youth Center.
Facilitate educational groups covering a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
Take part in ensuring the well-being of Youth Center residents by providing a positive, supportive and structured group programming.
Collaborate with Youth Center and BHS personnel, work closely with the Youth Center Volunteer and Programming Coordinator.
Conduct check-in assessments of youth newly admitted to the Youth Center.
Review available clinical and behavior management history to determine proper risk status for current admission.
Participate along with BHS and Youth Center staff in providing a safe and secure environment for residents.
Routinely interact with residents while observing behaviors and communicating significant observations in a timely manner to BHS and Youth Center staff.
Establish, manage, and enter data, group facilitation notes, related observations and related documentation in the JCMS database and office filing system.
Attend all necessary Court trainings and meetings.
Other duties as assigned, such as On Call Crisis Response.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Summary of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for the position
Must possess analytical skills/abilities, which include: Ability to provide suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention and quality assurance of assessment monitoring practices.
Must possess clerical/administrative skills/abilities, which include: Ability to keep referrals triaged and filed.
Must possess computer/technical skills/abilities, which include: Ability to access, navigate and use the JCMS database system.
Must possess project/process management skills/abilities, which include: Ability to review emergency referrals and make risk level changes for possible up/down grades in a youth's level of supervision within the Youth Center.
Must possess written and oral communication skills/abilities, which include: Ability to clearly communicate, document and consult with clients and staff.
Must possess job knowledge of departmental policies and procedures and Juvenile Court personnel policies and procedures.
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Intervention Specialist (4604-40)
role at
Hamilton County, Ohio .
Deadline to Apply: November 17, 2025.
Work Location: Youth Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.
Work Hours: 40 Hours/Week.
Starting Salary: $26.00.
Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off.
NOTE: Applicants for positions with Hamilton County Juvenile Court are subject to background screening in accordance with the document, "Offenses that May Disqualify Candidates for Employment." Convictions from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with Hamilton County Juvenile Court.
Hamilton County Juvenile Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A copy of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan Short Form is available to any person upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 513-946-9238.
Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification)
High School Diploma and 5 years of experience in the field of juvenile direct service, juvenile corrections, residential programming.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain auto liability insurance.
Must pass background screening process.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, education, criminal justice, or related field; At least 3 years of experience in the field of juvenile direct service, juvenile corrections, residential programming.
LSW.
Special Working Conditions and/or Hazards
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
Works in secure correctional facility, with some exposure to unruly and, at times, out-of-control resident populations.
Job Duties
Provides evidence-based group programming to assist with emotional and behavioral management for youth admitted into the Youth Center.
Facilitate educational groups covering a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
Take part in ensuring the well-being of Youth Center residents by providing a positive, supportive and structured group programming.
Collaborate with Youth Center and BHS personnel, work closely with the Youth Center Volunteer and Programming Coordinator.
Conduct check-in assessments of youth newly admitted to the Youth Center.
Review available clinical and behavior management history to determine proper risk status for current admission.
Participate along with BHS and Youth Center staff in providing a safe and secure environment for residents.
Routinely interact with residents while observing behaviors and communicating significant observations in a timely manner to BHS and Youth Center staff.
Establish, manage, and enter data, group facilitation notes, related observations and related documentation in the JCMS database and office filing system.
Attend all necessary Court trainings and meetings.
Other duties as assigned, such as On Call Crisis Response.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Summary of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for the position
Must possess analytical skills/abilities, which include: Ability to provide suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention and quality assurance of assessment monitoring practices.
Must possess clerical/administrative skills/abilities, which include: Ability to keep referrals triaged and filed.
Must possess computer/technical skills/abilities, which include: Ability to access, navigate and use the JCMS database system.
Must possess project/process management skills/abilities, which include: Ability to review emergency referrals and make risk level changes for possible up/down grades in a youth's level of supervision within the Youth Center.
Must possess written and oral communication skills/abilities, which include: Ability to clearly communicate, document and consult with clients and staff.
Must possess job knowledge of departmental policies and procedures and Juvenile Court personnel policies and procedures.
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