FLEX Co-op Caseworker (Fall 2026, Cleveland, OH)

Oriana House, Inc.•Cleveland, OH

18h

About The Position

Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to Reviews all available referral information and requirements, including previous ORION information, prior to initial meeting with the client. Reads logs, action reports, and facility shift reports on a daily basis to monitor the activity of assigned clients on caseload. Administers or utilizes a current quantitative assessment of clients’ risk and criminogenic needs, including: criminal history, education/employment/financial, family/social support, neighborhood problems, substance use, peer associations, and criminal attitude/behavior patterns. Identifies clients’ barriers to successful program completion. Responds to barriers such as: age, education level, medical, mental health, transportation, housing etc. Prepares and maintains a confidential, organized, accurate, and updated case file for each assigned client. Monitors/address clients’ compliance with program rules and progression through the program by utilizing the Behavior Management System. Completes Phase Progression and/or Behavior Assessment throughout client’s placement. Introduces client to program utilizing the Role Clarification skill with emphasis on the client’s specific program. Assists clients with becoming more positive, productive, and prosocial members in the community. Reads logs, action reports, and facility shift reports on a daily basis to monitor the activity of assigned clients on caseload. Completes file closing procedures in a timely manner and submits all closed files to supervisor for review and approval.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate level degree.
Must be able to work a minimum of 24 hours a week for the duration of the co-op.
Must be a junior or senior-level student.
Required to commit to the program for six months or two academic semesters.
Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
Must be willing to undergo backgrounds checks and pass a drug screen.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Reviews all available referral information and requirements, including previous ORION information, prior to initial meeting with the client.
Reads logs, action reports, and facility shift reports on a daily basis to monitor the activity of assigned clients on caseload.
Administers or utilizes a current quantitative assessment of clients’ risk and criminogenic needs, including: criminal history, education/employment/financial, family/social support, neighborhood problems, substance use, peer associations, and criminal attitude/behavior patterns.
Identifies clients’ barriers to successful program completion. Responds to barriers such as: age, education level, medical, mental health, transportation, housing etc.
Prepares and maintains a confidential, organized, accurate, and updated case file for each assigned client.
Monitors/address clients’ compliance with program rules and progression through the program by utilizing the Behavior Management System. Completes Phase Progression and/or Behavior Assessment throughout client’s placement.
Introduces client to program utilizing the Role Clarification skill with emphasis on the client’s specific program.
Assists clients with becoming more positive, productive, and prosocial members in the community.
Reads logs, action reports, and facility shift reports on a daily basis to monitor the activity of assigned clients on caseload.
Completes file closing procedures in a timely manner and submits all closed files to supervisor for review and approval.