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Youth Specialist

2 months ago

Highland Hills, United States Ohio Department of Commerce Full time
JOIN OUR TEAM MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHILE BUILDING A CAREER

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR NEXT PRE-SERVICES CLASSES STARTING ON AUGUST 12TH OR SEPTEMBER 9TH

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


At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website Our benefits package includes:
  • 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 )
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

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