Investigator & Juvenile Services Liaison

State of Ohio; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Ohio's Department of Youth Services (DYS) seeks a detail-oriented Investigations Liaison in Massillon, OH. The role coordinates between facility leadership, the Chief Inspector’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol and other law enforcement partners to maintain safety and integrity of operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating youth grievances, responding to inquiries, and supporting investigations of drugs, contraband, and staff misconduct.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, pre-medicine or public or business administration or accounting.
• Graduate core program in social or behavioral science, medicine-related field or public or business administration or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Investigative and Enforcement Liaison between Facility Superintendent, DYS Chief Inspectors Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and other law enforcement agencies regarding investigations involving youth or staff.
• Monitor youth phone systems, visitation activity, and related interactions to proactively identify and address violations.
• Initiate, inspect, and assist with investigations related to drugs, contraband, and other prohibited activities.
• Work collaboratively with DYS Chief Inspectors Office to provide information related to employee impropriety, violations of law, or breaches of policies and procedures by staff or visitors.
• Act as administrative liaison between Facility Superintendent, youth, and staff to coordinate the youth grievance process.
• Manage and respond to complaints, allegations, and inquiries arising from the grievance process.
• Conduct proactive inspections and research related to concerns raised by youth, staff, the general public, and external agency partners.
• Prepare reports, position papers, legal documents, and correspondence for all parties involved in the grievance process.
• Train, monitor, and evaluate youth and staff on grievance procedures and investigative/inspection techniques as needed.

Skills

Investigation

Education

Undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, pre-medicine or public or business administration or accounting

Graduate core program in social or behavioral science, medicine-related field or public or business administration or accounting

Job description

The State of Ohio's Department of Youth Services (DYS) seeks a detail-oriented Investigations Liaison in Massillon, OH. The role coordinates between facility leadership, the Chief Inspector’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol and other law enforcement partners to maintain safety and integrity of operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating youth grievances, responding to inquiries, and supporting investigations of drugs, contraband, and staff misconduct.