Youth Services Unit Administrator at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth Programming, Leadership, Mentorship, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Science, Risk Management, Security, Compliance, Treatment Planning, Structured Programming, De-escalation, Communication, Staff Supervision, Health and Safety, Ethics, Program Development

Industry

Government Administration

Description

What You'll Do: DYS is seeking a Unit Administrator (Unit Manager) to join our diverse team! This person will oversee facility functions while providing valuable mentorship, experience, and knowledge to the youth in our care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth. Specifically, the Unit Administrator [Unit Manager] will: Works under administrative direction of Unit Management Administrator in order to serve as unit administrator for assigned residential living unit(s); ensures and accepts responsibility to protect youth from harm; implements, administers and ensures compliance with DYS policies and procedures, American Correctional Association (ACA) Standards, Ohio Revised Code, Senate Bill 5, and Ohio Administrative Code to provide uniform direction and administration of proper custodial care, health, safety and treatment phases for youth Plans and coordinates direct and/or indirect services of residential living unit(s) (e.g., health, safety, security, structured programming, hygiene, treatment, risk management, security classification plan); supervises staff assigned to residential living unit(s) (e.g., Juvenile Correctional Officers, Correctional Program Specialists); ensures compliance with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards and guidelines; oversees and coordinates unit schedules and ensures schedule maximizes out of room time through structured, meaningful activities Ensures schedules are followed and the appropriate staff are present to lead the activities; completes residential living unit plan with high priority on safety and security of youth and staff (e.g., directs unit activities, provides guidance and direction to youth and staff, recognizes and reports unethical staff behavior and/or group dynamics); maintains awareness of Security Threat Group (STG) activities/incidents, non-compliant youth, de-escalates hostile situations among youth and/or staff when needed; executes the delivery of unit plan and communicates unit plan to youth and staff; assists in youth residential program direction by formulating and implementing youth program policies and procedures (e.g., crisis intervention, Core B, Anger Management, Thinking for a Change, Victim Awareness, Motivational Interviewing). 42 mos. trg. or 42 mos. exp. in youth programming services in secured environment &/or treatment facility for counseling & motivating troubled youth &/or behaviorally challenged clientele. -Or completion of undergraduate core program in behavioral science (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work, rehabilitation, criminal justice, juvenile justice); 18 mos. exp. in secured environment &/or treatment facility related to youth programming services &/or behaviorally challenged clientele. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Corrections

Responsibilities

The Unit Administrator will oversee facility functions and provide mentorship to youth in care. They will ensure compliance with policies and standards while coordinating services and supervising staff.