Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer)

State of Ohio • Circleville, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio, Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking a Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer) to join their diverse team. This role involves overseeing facility functions, providing mentorship, and guiding youth in their care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion for rehabilitating youth. DYS is committed to improving Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities, believing that all youth can reach their greatest potential and that staff are their greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state, mandated to confine felony offenders aged 10-21 who have been adjudicated and committed by juvenile courts. Youth in DYS 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
• 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