Administrative Professional 1

State of Ohio; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) seeks an Administrative Professional 1 to join the Unit Management team at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility in Massillon, OH. The role focuses on efficient administrative support, data handling, and coordination with courts and youth intake/ releases.

Ideal candidate demonstrates strong time management and teamwork, with attention to confidentiality and detail. This is a full-time on-site position offering benefits and union inclusion.

Qualifications

• 1 yr. trg. or 1 yr. exp. in secretarial science or business office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative tasks (e.g., draft correspondence, compile data, answer telephone, sort mail); prepare reports, schedules, spreadsheets, and documents; proofread and make corrections to documents.
• Contact courts and schedule all facility trips.
• Maintain your records, process youth intakes, and coordinate youth releases.
• Schedules and starts virtual meetings for youth with courts.

Skills

Administrative Support/Services

Data Entry

Customer Service

Documentation

Time Management

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Proofreading

Job description

Organization

Job Description - Administrative Professional 1 (260006R6)

Administrative Professional 1 ( 260006R6 )

Unposting Date

Sep 21, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Indian River Juvenile Correctn 2775 Indian River Road Massillon 44646-7975

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon

Compensation : $22.59 - $26.54 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 40 hours per week

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Administrative Support/Services

Technical Skills : Basic Documentation, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service, Operational Support, Administrative support/services

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Time Management, Confidentiality, Proofreading

Agency Overview

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We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!

A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.

About Us…

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Guiding Principles…

• Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
• Treat everyone with respect
• Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
• Provide the best support and services for youth and families
• Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
• Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
• Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.

Job Description

DYS is seeking an Administrative Professional 1 to serve as part of our Unit Management team at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility. The ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills and be a team player.

The Administrative Professional 1 will be responsible for providing assistance to assigned unit. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform routine administrative tasks (e.g., draft correspondence, compile data, answer telephone, sort mail); prepare reports, schedules, spreadsheets, and documents; proofread and make corrections to documents;
• Contact courts and schedule all facility trips;
• Maintain your records, process youth intakes, and coordinate youth releases;
• Schedules and starts virtual meetings for youth with courts.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• 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 )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

1 yr. trg. or 1 yr. exp. in secretarial science or business office applications.

For positions requiring technical terminology, applicants must also have 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in relevant technical terminology. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above Job Skills: Administrative Support/Services

Supplemental Information

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING:

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must complete three (3) weeks of paid pre-service training at our Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. The training is Monday-Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Travel, lodging, and meals are provided.

DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.