Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer)

State of Ohio • Massillon, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking a Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer) to join their team. DYS's mission is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. They believe all youth should have the opportunity to reach their greatest potential, and staff are their greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio, statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay, youth engage in programming designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS serves thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. The organization emphasizes that staff are their greatest resource, treating everyone with respect, cultivating a trauma-responsive environment, providing support and services for youth and families, advancing inclusion, and encouraging collaboration and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver's license
• Must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment
• Must be 21 years of age at time of application
• Probationary period is 365 days
• Juvenile Corrections
• Security
• Criminology/Criminal Justice
• Conflict Management
• Reasoning
• Observation
• Attention to Detail
• Situational Awareness

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth
• Utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalate youth behavior and conflicts
• Manage and maintain security and a positive interaction during and after family visits
• Complete all required documents (reports, logs, evaluations etc.)
• Oversee movement on facility grounds and outside trips
• Monitor and instruct youth on general housekeeping duties
• Maintain awareness of unusual behavior and crisis situations
• Collaborate and provide information to division leadership

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED