ERIE COUNTY
JOB POSTING #2026-020
POSITION: Home Detention Worker DEPARTMENT: Juvenile Court SALARY: $20.50/hour
$42,640.00/annually
POSTING DATE: 8:00 a.m., March 2, 2026 CLOSING DATE: 4:30 p.m., March 13, 2026
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Some knowledge of Juvenile Court; basic computer skills; ability to work with confidential information; good communication skills; ability to follow oral and written communication; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public; some knowledge of the community; ability to be alert to surroundings while in the field for safety reasons, conflict de-escalation skills, ability to connect families with community resources. A minimum of a High School diploma or GED; any combination of training and/or work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed in the illustrative duties; possession of a valid Ohio driver's license in good standing.
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 are 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., Monday — Friday). PLEASE NOTE: A completed Erie County application must be received in the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/ADA
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2026-020 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 | |
Sandusky, Ohio 44870 | Goodwill | |
| Health Department | C.A.C |
Office Hours: | Local Newspaper | NAACP |
8:00 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. | SHS Vocational Education | Terra Tech |
Monday through Friday | All County Bulletin Boards | Your Job Store |
ERIE COUNTY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Erie County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services.
OFFICE: Juvenile Court | POSITION: Home Detention Worker |
POSTING DATE: 8:00 a.m., | LOCATION: 323 Columbus Ave. |
March 2, 2026 | Sandusky, Ohio 44870 |
CLOSING DATE: 4:30 p.m., | WORKING HOURS: Various |
March 13, 2026 | (Includes nights/weekends) |
EFFECTIVE DATE: As Soon As Possible | SALARY: $20.50/hour $42,640.00/annually |
job Responsibility:
Under general supervision is responsible for monitoring youth who are placed on House Arrest by Court Order or Probation referral. Youth are placed into the program as an alternative to secure detention to protect both the youth and the community, The primary functions of the Home Detention worker are to monitor and report the youth's progress while in the program.
Illustrative Duties:
- Explains the conditions and rules of the Home Detention Contract and Monitoring Program to the youth and family which have been assigned to the program by Court Order or Probation referral.
- Maintains face to face and/or telephone contact with assigned youth, families and school officials on a daily basis, Majority of work time is spent in Erie County's wide variety of neighborhoods.
- Supports the youth and family in maintaining the conditions of the contract.
- Conducts random drug testing.
- Installs and oversees electronic monitoring equipment in the home of youth who are Court Ordered into the Electronic Monitoring Program.
- Locates and retrieves home monitoring units from Defendant' s/Youth's home.
- Reports infractions of the contract to the Court and files charges in cases where it is indicated and as required by the Court.
- Completes the court reports that document the progress the youth has made with respect to following the contract rules.
- Provides timely and accurate documentation of all contacts in OJSS/Attenti case management system.
- Maintains a record of all contacts made concerning the assigned cases.
- Complete necessary' tasks on a computer, such as but not limited to-Track GPS coordinates with monitor software, complete case notes / tracking data into case management systems and write brief summaries / terminations report for the court.
- Intervenes and follows proper protocol regarding crises, physical abuse, threats of suicide, homelessness, and other critical situations (ex: making referral to JFS, contacting Mobile Crisis, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Some knowledge of Juvenile Court
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work with confidential information
- Good communication skills
- Ability to follow oral and written communication
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public
- Some knowledge of the community
- Ability to be alert to surroundings while in the field for safety reasons
- Conflict de-escalation skills
- Ability to connect families with community resources.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a High School diploma or GED
- Any combination of training and/or work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed in the illustrative duties
- Possession of a valid Ohio driver's license in good standing
WRITTEN APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY CLOSING DATE
