Youth Specialist; Juvenile Correctional Officer

Position: Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer)
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

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