Youth Specialist; Juvenile Correctional Officer

Join to apply for the Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer) role at the Ohio Department of Youth Services
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Starting pay is over $50,000 per year. With two overtime assignments per week, new staff can add an additional $30,000. First pay increase after six months.

• 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 (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 the time of application.

Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness

Youth Services – Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility

Patti Russell; patricia.russello.gov

Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility, Massillon, OH, United States of America – Stark County – Massillon

$24.16 – $31.78 per hour

Full-time