Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer)

State of Ohio • Highland Hills, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking a Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer) to join their team. This role involves overseeing facility functions, providing mentorship, and guiding youth in their care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader passionate about rehabilitating youth. DYS is committed to transforming and saving lives by improving Ohio's future through youth habilitation and empowering families and communities. They believe all youth can reach their potential and that staff are their greatest resource. DYS operates as the juvenile corrections system for Ohio, statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders aged 10-21 adjudicated by juvenile courts. Youth in DYS facilities engage in programming designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs, reaching thousands of youth in facilities and on parole.

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
• Strong willingness to show up and give 100% every day

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in corrections

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)
• Paid, mandatory 4 weeks of training

What This Job Offers

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