Youth Diversion & Prevention Specialist

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch seeks a Youth Diversion Specialist to coordinate early intervention for referred youths. You will develop plans, engage families, and connect with community resources to prevent formal court involvement.

This role emphasizes cognitive behavioral approaches and data reporting to measure program progress, while collaborating with agencies and law enforcement to support youth success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in corrections, criminology, criminal justice or a related human service field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience with delinquent youth or multi-problem families.
• Familiar with Juvenile Court processes; experience with OYAS and CANS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops a 90-day intervention plan and links youth to community services to re-engage in education and avoid hearings.
• Monitor youth compliance; contact via phone, home, school or treatment centers.
• Maintain confidential case files and prepare required reports and statistics.

Skills

Counseling

Motivational Interviewing

CBT techniques

Data reporting

Community partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in corrections/criminology/justice or related human service field

Job description

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch seeks a Youth Diversion Specialist to coordinate early intervention for referred youths. You will develop plans, engage families, and connect with community resources to prevent formal court involvement.

This role emphasizes cognitive behavioral approaches and data reporting to measure program progress, while collaborating with agencies and law enforcement to support youth success.