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Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer) at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Starting pay is over $50,000 per year. By working just two (2) overtime assignments per week, new staff can add an additional $30,000 salary per year. New Youth Specialists receive their first pay increase after six (6) months of employment. What You'll Do: DYS is seeking a Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] 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 Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] will: Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth Utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalation 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 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. -Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Probationary period is 365 days. Job Skills: Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness

Responsibilities

The Youth Specialist will oversee facility functions while providing mentorship and support to the youth in care. They will ensure safety, security, and positive interactions during family visits and manage youth behavior effectively.