Youth Services Unit Administrator (Unit Manager)

State of Ohio; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility in Circleville, Ohio is seeking a Unit Manager to lead a residential living unit, mentor youth, and ensure safety, health and structured programming within the facility.

The ideal candidate has a corrections background, can supervise staff such as Juvenile Correctional Officers, implement policies, and coordinate treatment plans, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and varied shifts.

Qualifications

• 42 mos. trg. or 42 mos. exp. in youth programming services in secured environment.
• Experience implementing policies, health and safety requirements in a correctional setting.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate unit activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as unit administrator for assigned residential living unit(s) and supervise staff.
• Plan and coordinate health, safety, security, and structured programming.
• Maintain safety, security, and compliance with ACA, PREA, and relevant codes.
• Lead groups, manage incidents, and coordinate treatment plans and QA.

Skills

Corrections

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility

Work Location: 640 Island Road
Circleville, Ohio, 43113
United States

Compensation: $33.32 - $47.47

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 40 hours per week, (2) days 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm, (3) days 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Corrections

Futures Start Here!

Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction

About Us…

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.

Our Values…

• 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.

What You'll Do…

DYS is seeking a Unit Manager to join our diverse team! This person will oversee facility functions while providing valuable mentorship, experience, and knowledge to the youth in our care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.

Specifically, the Unit Manager will:

• Work under administrative direction of Unit Management Administrator in order to serve as unit administrator for assigned residential living unit(s); ensures and accepts responsibility to protect youth from harm; implements, administers and ensures compliance with DYS policies and procedures, American Correctional Association (ACA) Standards, Ohio Revised Code, Senate Bill 5, and Ohio Administrative Code to provide uniform direction and administration of proper custodial care, health, safety and treatment phases for youth.
• Plan and coordinate direct and/or indirect services of residential living unit(s) (e.g., health, safety, security, structured programming, hygiene, treatment, risk management, security classification plan); supervises staff assigned to residential living unit(s) (e.g., Juvenile Correctional Officers, Correctional Program Specialists); ensures compliance with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards and guidelines; oversees and coordinates unit schedules and ensures schedule maximizes out of room time through structured, meaningful activities; ensures schedules are followed and the appropriate staff are present to lead the activities; completes residential living unit plan with high priority on safety and security of youth and staff (e.g., directs unit activities, provides guidance and direction to youth and staff, recognizes and reports unethical staff behavior and/or group dynamics).
• Maintain awareness of Security Threat Group (STG) activities/incidents, non-compliant youth, de-escalates hostile situations among youth and/or staff when needed; executes the delivery of unit plan and communicates unit plan to youth and staff; assists in youth residential program direction by formulating and implementing youth program policies and procedures (e.g., crisis intervention, Core B, Anger Management, Thinking for a Change, Victim Awareness, Motivational Interviewing).
• Implement new and/or existing policy, methods and/or procedures related to residential living unit; participates and/or leads groups and meaningful activities when appropriate; coordinates behavioral health services, recreation, housekeeping, hygiene, maintenance, investigations, and training; ensures Correctional Program Specialists assigned to unit conduct groups according to the schedule and also ensures Youth Specialists engage the youth in structured activities which must be led by staff in an effort to reduce youth idleness; responds to Critical Incident Management (CIM) situations and serves as Incident Commander; monitors Juvenile Justice Case Management System (JJCMS) incidents as it relates to youth assigned to residential living unit(s); monitors use of force and Separation including Response to Acts of Violence (AOV) Separation Incidents; provides Safe to Release Assessment; provides Quality Assurance for residential living unit plan and programming; ensures compliance with QA indicators at both the local and Central Office levels; monitors and provides information related to QA results and ensures corrective action following QA report conducted by supervisor or Central Office; plans, executes and documents treatment plans; responds to programmatic issues; ensures youth compliance with youth behavior management system (i.e., Positive Response Incentive Driven Environment); makes recommendations to supervisor regarding residential living unit policy and procedures to develop methods and/or new programs to improve efficiency within the unit to achieve facility Performance based Standards, Ohio Standards and ACA goals and compliance.

• Months of Employment – At Hire – 6 Months – 18 Months – 30 Months – 42 Months – 54 Months – 66 Months – 78 Months
• Pay Range Exempt/ 12 – Step 1 – Step 2 – Step 3 – Step 4 – Step 5 – Step 6 – Step 7 – Step 8
• Hourly – $33.32 – $35.21 – $37.09 – $39.14 – $41.31 – $43.57 – $45.35 – $47.47
• Annual – $69,306 – $73,237 – $77,147 – $81,411 – $85,925 – $90,626 – $94,328 – $98,738

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING: All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must complete a paid, mandatory 6 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at the facility, weeks 2 through 4 are held at DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (meals are provided). Weeks 5 - 6 are on the job training held at the facility.

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.

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

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.

Qualifications: 42 mos. trg. or 42 mos. exp. in youth programming services in secured environment &/or treatment facility for counseling & motivating troubled youth &/or behaviorally challenged clientele.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in behavioral science (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work, rehabilitation, criminal justice, juvenile justice) 18 mos. exp. in secured environment &/or treatment facility related to youth programming services &/or behaviorally challenged clientele.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Corrections

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.