Lucas County
CASA Director - Juvenile Court
Lucas County, Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43614
Employment Opportunities
For specific application procedures, please click on the job of interest.Job Purpose:
Responsible for management of the CASA Department. Duties include recruiting, training, and monitoring citizen volunteers who act as advocates for dependent, neglected and/or abused children. Also acts as liaison with Lucas County CASA Advisory Board, Inc., an Ohio not for profit corporation and 501(c)(3) entity.TO APPLY:
Please submit a completed application form, signed by the applicant, noting the applicant's interest and qualifications.Submit completed Lucas County Juvenile Court Employment Application, along with resume, to the attention of Diana Miller, Human Resources Administrator, at the 1st Floor Information Desk at the Juvenile Justice Center, 1801 Spielbusch Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43604, or at juvenilecourtapplications@co.lucas.oh.us.Qualifications
Education/Training:
Bachelor degree in social work, education, child development, juvenile/family law or a closely related field. A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may also be considered.Experience/Knowledge/Background:
At least four (4) years relevant work experience required; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.Skills:
Ability to lead employees and to create a workplace culture that is consistent with the Court’s overall mission, vision, values and philosophy. Must possess working knowledge of the juvenile court, child welfare system, and dependency and neglect law. Must possess basic computer/keyboarding skills. Knowledge and skill in conflict resolution and problem solving. Must possess strong skills in project management, organization, and written and verbal communication skills.Special Requirements
Personal Characteristics:
Courtesy and a professional business demeanor and presentation are essential. Due to the personally sensitive nature of information in this area, confidentiality is essential. Must have the ability to work well with a diverse group of people. Must be able to use awareness of cultural values and biases to work effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.Integrity:
Honest, follows direction, trustworthy.Work Ethic:
Dependable, hardworking, meets workload expectations (carries own weight).Attitude:
Displays positive attitude, shows self-confidence, expresses concerns professionally, accepts/offers constructive criticism, supports/enforces policies consistently, and is customer service oriented.Interpersonal Traits:
Good communicator, good listener, treats others with respect, handles conflicts appropriately.Special Requirements:
Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age; have a valid driver’s license; and submit to a pre-employment screening including drug screen, criminal record check, and employment reference checks. This position is regularly exposed to sensitive information and the incumbent is expected to keep any such information strictly confidential.
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For specific application procedures, please click on the job of interest.Job Purpose:
Responsible for management of the CASA Department. Duties include recruiting, training, and monitoring citizen volunteers who act as advocates for dependent, neglected and/or abused children. Also acts as liaison with Lucas County CASA Advisory Board, Inc., an Ohio not for profit corporation and 501(c)(3) entity.TO APPLY:
Please submit a completed application form, signed by the applicant, noting the applicant's interest and qualifications.Submit completed Lucas County Juvenile Court Employment Application, along with resume, to the attention of Diana Miller, Human Resources Administrator, at the 1st Floor Information Desk at the Juvenile Justice Center, 1801 Spielbusch Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43604, or at juvenilecourtapplications@co.lucas.oh.us.Qualifications
Education/Training:
Bachelor degree in social work, education, child development, juvenile/family law or a closely related field. A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may also be considered.Experience/Knowledge/Background:
At least four (4) years relevant work experience required; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.Skills:
Ability to lead employees and to create a workplace culture that is consistent with the Court’s overall mission, vision, values and philosophy. Must possess working knowledge of the juvenile court, child welfare system, and dependency and neglect law. Must possess basic computer/keyboarding skills. Knowledge and skill in conflict resolution and problem solving. Must possess strong skills in project management, organization, and written and verbal communication skills.Special Requirements
Personal Characteristics:
Courtesy and a professional business demeanor and presentation are essential. Due to the personally sensitive nature of information in this area, confidentiality is essential. Must have the ability to work well with a diverse group of people. Must be able to use awareness of cultural values and biases to work effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.Integrity:
Honest, follows direction, trustworthy.Work Ethic:
Dependable, hardworking, meets workload expectations (carries own weight).Attitude:
Displays positive attitude, shows self-confidence, expresses concerns professionally, accepts/offers constructive criticism, supports/enforces policies consistently, and is customer service oriented.Interpersonal Traits:
Good communicator, good listener, treats others with respect, handles conflicts appropriately.Special Requirements:
Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age; have a valid driver’s license; and submit to a pre-employment screening including drug screen, criminal record check, and employment reference checks. This position is regularly exposed to sensitive information and the incumbent is expected to keep any such information strictly confidential.
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