Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer)

Summary

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. No prior experience in corrections is necessary but we require a strong willingness to show up and give 100% every day!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 youthUtilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalate youth behavior and conflictsManage and maintain security and a positive interaction during and after family visitsComplete all required documents (reports, logs, evaluations etc.)Oversee movement on facility grounds and outside tripsMonitor and instruct youth on general housekeeping dutiesMaintain awareness of unusual behavior and crisis situationsCollaborate and provide information to division leadershipHigh 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.New Youth Specialist staff usually start on 2nd shift (2PM to 10PM), but you could be placed on any shift depending on the needs of the facility.Job Skills: Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational AwarenessOrganization Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional FacilityAgency Contact Name and Information Pam Wilson, [email protected] Location Cuyahoga Juvenile CorrectionalPrimary Location United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Highland HillsCompensation $24.88 per hourSchedule Full-timeClassified Indicator ClassifiedUnion OCSEATechnical Skills Criminology/Criminal Justice, Juvenile Corrections, SecurityProfessional Skills Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Situational Awareness, ObservationAgency Overview JOIN OUR TEAM! Now accepting applications for classes starting on October 5th. Interviews will take place on BY INVITATION ONLY on September 2nd and 3rd.About Us… We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio\'s future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is 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 with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.Guiding Principles Demonstrate staff are our greatest resourceTreat everyone with respectCultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thriveProvide the best support and services for youth and familiesAdvance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differencesCommit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serveCelebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improveTo learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job 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. No prior experience in corrections is necessary but we require a strong willingness to show up and give 100% every day!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 youthUtilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalate youth behavior and conflictsManage and maintain security and a positive interaction during and after family visitsComplete all required documents (reports, logs, evaluations etc.)Oversee movement on facility grounds and outside tripsMonitor and instruct youth on general housekeeping dutiesMaintain awareness of unusual behavior and crisis situationsCollaborate and provide information to division leadershipHigh 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.New Youth Specialist staff usually start on 2nd shift (2PM to 10PM), but you could be placed on any shift depending on the needs of the facility.Job Skills: Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational AwarenessOrganization Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional FacilityAgency Contact Name and Information Pam Wilson, [email protected] Location Cuyahoga Juvenile CorrectionalPrimary Location United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Highland HillsCompensation $24.88 per hourSchedule Full-timeClassified Indicator ClassifiedUnion OCSEATechnical Skills Criminology/Criminal Justice, Juvenile Corrections, SecurityProfessional Skills Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Situational Awareness, ObservationAgency Overview JOIN OUR TEAM! Now accepting applications for classes starting on October 5th. Interviews will take place on BY INVITATION ONLY on September 2nd and 3rd.About Us… We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio\'s future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is 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 with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.Guiding Principles Demonstrate staff are our greatest resourceTreat everyone with respectCultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thriveProvide the best support and services for youth and familiesAdvance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differencesCommit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serveCelebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improveTo learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.#J-18808-Ljbffr