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The State of Ohio is hiring a Correctional Institution Deputy Superintendent for the Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional facility in Highland Hills. The role directs operations, unit management, and youth custody programs at CHJCF, ensuring ACA standards are met and programs run smoothly.
Key duties include setting yearly goals, supervising staff, leading investigations, and coordinating security for on-site contractors.
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Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional
Pamela Wilson, pamela.wilson@dys.ohio.gov
4321 Green Road
Highland Hills, Ohio, 44128
United States
$40.40 - $57.67/hrly
Permanent - Full Time
8:00 am - 5:00 pm flexible
Unclassified
Exempt from union
Executive Leadership
We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio!
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.
Connection: We respect everyone. We don’t tear them down.
Collaboration: We work together. We don’t go alone.
Commitment: We step up. We don’t give up.
Correction: We create change. We don’t stay the same.
To learn more about DYS, please visit our website here.
DYS is seeking a Correctional Institution Deputy Superintendent at our Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional facility (CHJCF), located in Highland Hills, Ohio. This position plans, directs, and administers all direct service programs (Operations, Unit Managemnet, and Youth Custody) at CHJCF.
Additional duties include but are not limited to:
Establishes departmental goals and evaluates progress annually.
Supervises and evaluates performance, recommends retention, and approves leave of assigned staff.
Initiates investigations, recommends discipline and serves as pre-disciplinary meeting facilitator.
Develops and implements control custody and treatment policies and procedures for direct services to ensure compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards.
Prepares and/or directs the preparation of required reports including Youth Incident Reports, Youth Behavior Incident Reports, and Institutional Disci;inary Committee meetings.
Coordinates all security matters related to control of onsite contractors including personnel, equipment, and tool control.
Directs all aspects of unit management including security, sanitation, discpline and chemical control.
Acts as Administrative Duty Officer on call evenings and weekends for emergencies on a rotating schedule.
Pay Range 14 Exempt
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:
*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.
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.
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.