Role OverviewThe Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer) will oversee facility functions while providing valuable mentorship, experience, and knowledge to the youth in our care. This person will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing safety, security, custodial care, and surveillance of assigned youth.
What You Will Do
The Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer) will provide safety, security, custodial care, and surveillance of assigned youth, utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalate youth behavior and conflicts, manage and maintain security and a positive interaction during and after family visits, complete all required documents, oversee movement on facility grounds and outside trips, monitor and instruct youth on general housekeeping duties, and maintain awareness of unusual behavior and crisis situations.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth. The Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer) will be responsible for providing safety, security, custodial care, and surveillance of assigned youth, and will have the opportunity to collaborate and provide information to division leadership.
Requirements
- 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
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
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
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