Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility Superintendent

The Mission

To lead a team of dedicated professionals in providing a safe, secure, and habilitative environment where youth can transform their lives.

We are looking for a visionary "change agent" who embodies commitment to excellence and high professional standards. The ideal candidate is a solution-driven leader with strong interpersonal skills, adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and judgment to lead through complex challenges.

• Driving the Habilitative Mission

  As the primary leader you will oversee all security and programming operations, ensuring facility protocols—such as Managing Youth Resistance (MYR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) models—are implemented effectively to balance safety with youth growth.

• Building a Supportive Culture

  By walking the facility daily and maintaining open lines of communication with staff at all levels, you will build trust, mentor future leaders, and ensure every employee feels heard and valued.

• Strategic Resource Management

  You will serve as the vital link between the facility and the DYS Central Office, managing the budget and procurement processes to strategically allocate resources for security and operational goals.

• Operational Excellence and Safety

  Lead quality improvement processes, analyzing data and security trends, and maintain compliance with state regulations to keep a safe environment for public, staff, and youth.

• Empowering the Workforce

  Lead the human resources efforts, ensuring a work environment defined by mutual respect, professional integrity, and equal employment opportunity.

Indian River is a cornerstone of the Ohio Department of Youth Services, recently reaccredited by ACA. As Superintendent you will have the platform to innovate, lead, and directly impact the future of juvenile justice in Ohio.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Proven record of leading teams through organizational change with professionalism and creativity.
• Exceptional Communication:
  Ability to foster collaboration among internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Solution-Focused:
  Resilient problem-solver, calm under pressure, driving positive outcomes for youth and staff.
• Mission-Driven:
  Deep dedication to public safety and the habilitative success of the young men in our care.
• Educational background:
  Completion of an undergraduate core program in business, public administration, or social science; or completion of a graduate core program in the same fields.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  5 years supervisory/management experience in juvenile or adult correctional facilities (or comparable settings) with 18 months training/experience in budgeting and 1 year training/experience in labor relations; or 4-year equivalent with same experience requirements.
• Equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment, as noted above.

• Executive Leadership

• Corrections
• Executive Leadership
• Juvenile Corrections

• Decision Making
• Leading Others
• Confidentiality
• Continuous Improvement

Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility, Massillon, Ohio (Stark County)

Negotiable based on education and experience.

Full-time

Unclassified

Exempt from Union