Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer)

Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Massillon, OH
Category Security
Job Description
JOIN OUR TEAM! CHANGE LIVES WHILE BUILDING YOUR CAREER! We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • 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)
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