Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility Superintendent

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Massillon, OH

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About The Position

The Mission: To lead a team of dedicated professionals in providing a safe, secure, and habilitative environment where youth can transform their lives.
The Ideal Leader: We are looking for a visionary "change agent" who embodies commitment to excellence and high professional standards. The ideal candidate is a solution-driven leader with the interpersonal skills to build deep connection with staff and youth, the adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and the judgment to lead through complex challenges.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in business or public administration or social science (e.g., social work, psychology, criminology); and 5 yrs. exp. in supervisory or management position (e.g., security, training & education, business) in juvenile correctional facility or adult correctional facility or juvenile/adult parole program or court/legal system; and 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in budgeting; and 1 yr. trg. or 1 yr. exp. in labor relations.
• Or completion of graduate core program in business or public administration or social science (e.g., social work, psychology, criminology); and 4 yrs. exp. in supervisory or management position (e.g., security, training & education, business) in juvenile correctional facility or adult correctional facility or juvenile/adult parole program or court/legal system; and 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in budgeting; and 1 yr. trg. or 1 yr. exp. in labor relations.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Executive Leadership

Nice To Haves

• Strategic Leadership: A proven trackable record of leading teams through organizational change with professionalism and creativity.
• Exceptional Communication: The ability to foster collaboration among internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Solution-Focused: A resilient problem-solver who remains calm under pressure and drives positive outcomes for youth and staff.
• Mission-Driven: A deep dedication to public safety and the habilitative success of the young men in our care.

Responsibilities

• Driving the Habilitative Mission
• Building a Supportive Culture
• Strategic Resource Management
• Operational Excellence and Safety
• Empowering the Workforce

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees