Youth Specialist

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 Organization Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility Work Location Indian River Juvenile Correctn Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon Compensation $24.88 - $32.73 Schedule Full-time Classified Indicator Classified Union OCSEA Technical Skills Criminology/Criminal Justice, Juvenile Corrections, Security Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Situational Awareness, Observation About Us... 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. Our Guiding Principles... Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource Treat everyone with respect Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive Provide the best support and services for youth and families Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve