ERIE COUNTY

JOB POSTING #2026-023

POSITION:              Program Specialist

DEPARTMENT:            Family Court Juvenile Corrections Center

SALARY:                  $22.00 - $25.00/hour

POSTING DATE: 8:00 a.m., March 23, 2026 CLOSING DATE: 4:30 p.m., April 3, 2026

MINIMUM REOUIREMENTS

Knowledge of human relations; knowledge of public relations; knowledge of safety practices and procedures; knowledge of relative court procedures; records and prepares reports; ability to carry out oral and written instructions; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with residents, coworkers, outside agencies; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; ability to respond effectively to crisis intervention situations; ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions; skill in typing; ability to certify in both first aid and CPR procedures.

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. EOE/AA/ADA

2026-023                    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 the orientation of all new detention staff, the on-going training of all staff, and the coordinating/directing of all daily resident programming.

Illustrative Duties:

1. Provides forty (40) hours of orientation to newly hired direct care staff. Documents all orientation training provided.
   1. Creates a training file for each staff for complete training records.
   2. Trains all new staff consistently and thoroughly, documents all training.

c, Explains all policies and procedures to line staff during aforementioned orientation training.

1. Performs competency testing on policies and procedures reporting results to management staff.
2. Ensures those staff who fall short in certain areas and/or failing tests are receiving retraining.

2. Develops I implements annually a training agenda; assures all staff receives forty (40) hours annual training.
   1. Assures consistent, timely training -when it is supposed to happen it should happen.
   2. Training Module updates - ensure that all modules match policy and procedure manual.
   3. Communicate with line staff and supervisors on training input; Inclusion of staff, when interested, in training.
   4. Tests for staff after completion of training
3. Certify and recertify all supervisors and all line staff on the following:
   1. CPR
   2. FirstAid
   3. Crisis Prevention (CPI)
   4. Contraband Prevention
   5. Intake Search Procedures
4. Provides annual training, at a minimum, in:
   1. Emergency evacuation - fire, bomb threat, tornado, hostage situations
   2. Suicide Prevention
   3. Major Incident Report writing
   4. Secure transport; leg I wrist restraint use
   5. Verbal de-escalation (CPI)
   6. Defensive Tactics
   7. Prison Rape Elimination Act
   8. Cultural Diversity
   9. Ethics
5. Reviews and critiques all major incidents for procedural compliance and reports to Detention Director,
   1. Review all incidents requiring an MIR to assure policy/procedures compliance, lead debriefings, and follow up review meetings with staff when is necessary.
   2. Ensure that all MIRs are properly detailed and grammatically written,
6. Research available outside training opportunities and/or schedules special presentations by outside sources: a, Trauma b, Adolescent Development
   1. Problematic Sexualized Behavior
   2. Chemical Dependency
   3. Gender Diversity
   4. Cultural Competency
   5. Conflict Resolution
   6. Depression and other mental health ailments

7. Develop and lead daily resident programming, to include, but not limited to:
   1. Criminal Thinking
   2. Antisocial Thinking/Moral Reasoning
   3. Substance Abuse
   4. Anger Management
   5. Trauma
   6. Problem Solving
   7. Empathy
   8. First Aid Training
   9. Employment
   10. Life Skills
   11. Core Youth

8. Oversee all Multi-Purpose Room Activities
   1. Audio/Visual Programming
   2. Inventory control of videos, books, etc.
   3. Resident Rewards Program
9. Develop Individualized Programming for Residents who are:
   1. Direct Sentenced Youth
   2. High School Graduates
   3. Unable to participate with a group.
10. Interact with Behavioral Health, Juvenile Court, and outside agencies to assist in facilitating expedited detention releases.

1 1. Act as a Shift Supervisor in their absence

12. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Knowledge of human relations; knowledge of public relations; knowledge of safety practices and procedures; knowledge of relative court procedures; records and prepares reports; ability to carry out oral and written instructions; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with residents, coworkers, outside agencies; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; ability to respond effectively to crisis intervention situations; ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions; skill in typing; ability to certify in both first aid and CPR procedures.

Qualifications Desirable for Employment: Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge, and abilities listed above. An example of acceptable qualifications for this position is: completion of the twelfth school grade or GED and experience working with young people in a correctional setting.

Possession of a valid Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

WRITTEN APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY CLOSING DATE