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Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer)
State of Ohio - Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility —Highland Hills, OH
- From $24.88 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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U.S. Pretrial Services & Probation Officer
Ohio Northern Probation and Pretrial Services —Akron, OH
- $49,361 - $121,535 a year
- Senior level
Pre-Sentence Investigation Writer - PSI Probation Officer
County of Portage —Ravenna, OH
- From $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Office
Juvenile Detention Officer
County of Portage —Ravenna, OH
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Juvenile Detention Officer - Part-Time
County of Portage —Ravenna, OH
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility Superintendent
State of Ohio - Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility —Massillon, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid training
- Paid holidays

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Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer)

State of Ohio - Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility -
Highland Hills, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
From $24.88 an hour
17 hours ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full 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 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

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

New Youth Specialist staff usually start on 2nd shift (2PM to 10PM), but you could be 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 Awareness

Supplemental Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI & FBI, Public Safety, and State of Ohio Taxation. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must partake in paid, mandatory 4 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at CJCF, weeks 2 through 4 are held in Orient, Ohio, 10-hour training days, Monday through Thursday.

DYS is a "qualifying employer" for the purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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