FLEX Co-op Caseworker (Fall 2025, Akron, OH) - oriana house : Job Details

Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to

• Reviews all available referral information and requirements, including previous ORION information, prior to initial meeting with the client.
• Reads logs, action reports, and facility shift reports on a daily basis to monitor the activity of assigned clients on caseload.
• Administers or utilizes a current quantitative assessment of clients' risk and criminogenic needs, including: criminal history, education/employment/financial, family/social support, neighborhood problems, substance use, peer associations, and criminal attitude/behavior patterns.
• Identifies clients' barriers to successful program completion. Responds to barriers such as: age, education level, medical, mental health, transportation, housing etc.
• Prepares and maintains a confidential, organized, accurate, and updated case file for each assigned client.
• Monitors/address clients' compliance with program rules and progression through the program by utilizing the Behavior Management System. Completes Phase Progression and/or Behavior Assessment throughout client's placement.
• Introduces client to program utilizing the Role Clarification skill with emphasis on the client's specific program.
• Assists clients with becoming more positive, productive, and prosocial members in the community.
• Reads logs, action reports, and facility shift reports on a daily basis to monitor the activity of assigned clients on caseload.
• Completes file closing procedures in a timely manner and submits all closed files to supervisor for review and approval.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate level degree.
• Must be a junior or senior-level student.
• Required to commit to the program for six months or two academic semesters.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 24 hours a week throughout the co-op term.
• Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
• Must be willing to undergo backgrounds checks and pass a drug screen.

Oriana House Recruiters may reach out to applicants via text messaging.Oriana House Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)