Work Detail Coordinator

MCJC•Dayton, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides on-site supervision and guidance to juveniles participating in work program. Supervises and works with juveniles, ages 11-20, at work sites. Monitors and reports youth’s participation. Provides instructions, direction and feedback to youths involved in work details such as raking leaves, picking up and bagging trash, food distribution and other general maintenance tasks. A focus on reinforcing positive behavior is imperative while still addressing inappropriate behavior in a timely manner. Drives juveniles to and from approved work sites. Contacts parents to discuss youth progress, problems and issues. Works in conjunction with Probation Officers, Diversion Officers and Assessment Specialists. Completes Youth Evaluation Sheets to appraise youth behavior and performance on the job. Provides instruction to juvenile entering program regarding rules, and reviews terms of behavioral contract. Prepares Behavior Reports, and completes records to document attendance violations. Finds new work sites and informs Probation Supervisor of the same for investigation purposes.

Requirements

High school Degree, GED or equivalent and demonstrable ability to learn job requirements.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Knowledge of juvenile court system.
Knowledge of work program guidelines.
Knowledge of basic human behavior and psychology.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to serve as mentor and role model for juveniles.
Ability to respect youth and empathize with youth issues.
Ability to identify and acknowledge positive behavior.
Ability to identify and diffuse negative behavior concerns.
Skill in verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience with at risk youth preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises and works with juveniles, ages 11-20, at work sites.
Monitors and reports youth’s participation.
Provides instructions, direction and feedback to youths involved in work details such as raking leaves, picking up and bagging trash, food distribution and other general maintenance tasks.
Reinforces positive behavior and addresses inappropriate behavior in a timely manner.
Drives juveniles to and from approved work sites.
Contacts parents to discuss youth progress, problems and issues.
Works in conjunction with Probation Officers, Diversion Officers and Assessment Specialists.
Completes Youth Evaluation Sheets to appraise youth behavior and performance on the job.
Provides instruction to juvenile entering program regarding rules, and reviews terms of behavioral contract.
Prepares Behavior Reports, and completes records to document attendance violations.
Finds new work sites and informs Probation Supervisor of the same for investigation purposes.