ERIE COUNTY

JOB POSTING #2026-005

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

LISW or LPCC or working toward that licensing, or LSW/LPC and/ or experience as a practitioner, good oral and written communication skills, computer knowledgeable, ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, ability to draw valid conclusion from given information and demonstrates the ability to serve youth and families of all cultural backgrounds in the routine performance of work duties. Possession of a valid Ohio Driver's License.

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 03/31/2026,

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2026-005       ERIE COUNTY JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

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.

Job Responsibility: Under general supervision is responsible for therapeutic interventions with the residents and parents.

Illustrative Duties:

• Facilitates all progress reviews of residents.
• Provides educational and therapeutic interventions for youth and families both in individual and group settings.
• Helps facilitate aftercare planning.
• Evaluates the programmatic offerings of the center in terms usefulness.
• Confers with any other person or agency providing services to youth in order to ensure a consistent approach.
• Completes all necessary reports in a timely fashion.
• Participates in staff meetings as required.
• Studies and reviews literature on a best and promising practices to stay current in the field.
• Confers with line staff to ensure that custody and treatment staff are coordinating their efforts.
• Confers with court staff on a regular basis to give progress and updates.
• Participates in speaking engagements as required.
• Trains custody staff on thinking errors, life skills, and victim awareness.

Qualifications:

• LISW or LPCC or working toward that licensing, or LSW/LPC and/ or experience as a practitioner
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Computer knowledgeable
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers
• Ability to draw valid conclusion from given information and demonstrates the ability to serve youth and families of all cultural backgrounds in the routine performance of work duties
• Possession of a valid Ohio Driver's License.

Physical requirements:

• Alternate frequently between sitting/standing/ walking throughout an eight (8) hour workday
• Lift/ carry a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
• Push/ pull with sixty (60) pounds of initial force
• Reaching with bilateral upper extremities into/up to / down to various heights
• Climb onto stepladder (2 steps)
• Bend/ squat/crouch/kneel
• Excessive physical exertion may be required to maintain control and cooperation of inmates

WRITTEN APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY CLOSING DATE