ERIE COUNTY
JOB POSTING #2026-012
POSITION: | FT School Attendance Counselor |
DEPARTMENT: | Juvenile Court |
SALARY: | $21.00/hour $39,312/annually |
POSTING DATE: | 8:00 a.m., January 1, 2026 |
CLOSING DATE: | 4:30 p.m., December 31, 2026 |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of the Juvenile Court and juvenile justice system; knowledge of behavioral sciences; ability to learn new techniques quickly; ability to make practical applications of techniques and principles; ability to relate effectively to clients, their families and the general public; ability to plan and coordinate schedules, operations and resources; ability to prepare reports and classify and maintain information; ability to handle sensitive situations; skill in effective oral and written communication. Willing to handle stress in working with youth, families, and community partners while always maintaining a professional demeanor.
Pre-employment physical and drug screen required.
An in-depth job description can be reviewed at the Human Resources Office at 2900 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.
Qualified applicants apply at the Department of Human Resources, 2900 Columbus Avenue, Suite 210, Sandusky, Ohio OR visit Erie County's website, www.eriecounty.oh.gov , where employment applications and current job postings are available for viewing and/or downloading. Applications are also available and accepted at OhioMeansJobs at Erie County Job and Family Services, 221 West Parish Street, Sandusky (operating hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30
p.m. Monday through Friday). PLEASE NOTE: A completed Erie County application must be received in the Human Resources Department by 12/31/2026. EOE/AA/ADA
Approved for Content Approved for Posting
2026-012 ERIE COUNTY JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
Where Applications Taken: | Where Postings Sent: | |
Erie County Human Resources Office | Erie County Care Facility | Human Resources |
Erie County Services Center | Erie County Court | Courthouse |
Second Floor, Room 210 | BGSU Firelands Campus | Erie County Office Bldg. |
2900 Columbus Avenue | Ohio Business College | BV.R. |
Sandusky, Ohio 44870 | Goodwill | Health Department |
Office Hours: | Local Newspaper | NAACP |
8:00 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. | SHS Vocational Education | C.A.C. |
Monday through Friday | All County Bulletin Boards | OhioMeansJobs |
ERIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Erie County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services.
DEPARTMENT: | Juvenile Court | POSITION: FT School Attendance Counselor |
POSTING DATE: | 8:00 a.m. | LOCATION: 323 Columbus Ave. |
| January 1, 2026 | Sandusky, Ohio 44870 |
CLOSING DATE: | 4:30 p.m. December 31, 2026 | WORKING HOURS: Mon-Thurs. - 8a-4p |
EFFECTIVE DATE: | As Soon As Possible | SALARY: $21.00/hour $39,312/annually |
Job Responsibility: Under general supervision, is responsible for working with Sandusky City Schools to maintain and correct the attendance and behavioral issues of student's kindergarten through twelfth grade. Further, has the responsibility of monitoring adjudicated youth and parents' compliance with court orders.
Illustrative Duties:
- Makes home visits with parents and students for the purpose of checking on truant youth and gaining parental support in youth's educational and social development.
- Check on residency of students.
- Communicates regularly with school staff for the purpose of establishing innovative approaches to solve truancy.
- Schedule informal hearings and also assist in gathering information regarding these hearings.
- Refer students and families to Erie County Partner Agencies to assist in all matters truancy related.
- Provide access to Director of Intake for intervention of students with behavior problems.
- Participate in meetings with Community Partners assisting in all matters truancy related.
- File formal court charges of truancy or contributing charges on parent/guardian.
- Complete pre-sentence investigations on adults charged with contributing. Supervision of adjudicated adults placed on court supervision.
- Utilizes evidence based interventions for the purpose of redirecting youth toward positive school attendance.
1l. Monitor court ordered school attendance bonds, also file violation of court orders when bonds are not followed.
- Substitute for Director of Intake and serve as hearing officer for informal hearings.
- Bailiff for court hearings and document outcomes.
- Attend Sandusky City Schools meetings concerning attendance policies and procedures.
- For appropriate cases, meet with youth and parent to develop a Diversion contract with specific responsibilities for youth and/or parents to complete.
- Other related duties.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the Juvenile Court and juvenile justice system
- Knowledge of behavioral sciences
- Ability to learn new techniques quickly
- Ability to make practical applications of techniques and principles
- Ability to relate effectively to clients, their families and the general public
- Ability to plan and coordinate schedules, operations and resources
- Ability to prepare reports and classify and maintain information
- Ability to handle sensitive situations
- Skill in effective oral and written communication.
- Willing to handle stress in working with youth, families, and community partners while always maintaining a professional demeanor.
Qualifications desirable for employment:
- Baccalaureate Degree in a behavioral science or related field and one-year experience counseling adolescents or related experience.
- Social work or counseling licensure is helpful.
- Must have a valid Ohio driver's license.
WRITTEN APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY CLOSING DATE
