Youth Specialist

State of Ohio; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Overtime opportunities

State benefits package

Job summary

Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility in Massillon, OH, is hiring a Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer). You will provide safety, supervision and mentoring for youth, applying de-escalation skills and clear documentation. The role demands strong leadership and teamwork in a 24/7 facility.

Starting pay exceeds $50,000 annually, with overtime adding substantial annual earnings. Paid training completes in 6 weeks; comprehensive state benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to supervise and mentor youth in a corrections setting.
• Prior security and criminology insight is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, security, custodial care and surveillance of assigned youth.
• Observe, intervene and de-escalate youth behavior and conflicts.
• Oversee movement on facility grounds and during family visits.
• Complete required documents such as reports and logs.
• Support staff leadership and collaboration with division leadership.

Skills

Juvenile Corrections

Security

Criminology / Criminal Justice

Conflict Management

Reasoning

Observation

Attention to Detail

Situational Awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.Organization: Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional FacilityAgency Contact Name and Information: Corrine Sanders [e-mail] Location: 2775 Indian River Road Southwest Massillon, Ohio United StatesCompensation: $24.88Schedule: Permanent - Full TimeWork Hours: 24/7 facility with three shiftsClassified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: OCSEAPrimary Job Skill: Juvenile CorrectionsFutures Start Here!Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | CorrectionAbout 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 DoDYS is seeking a Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer) 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 Youth Specialist Will

• Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth
• Utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalation 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

Starting pay is over $50,000 per year. By working just two (2) overtime assignments per week, new staff can add an additional $30,000 salary per year. New youth Specialists receive their first pay increase after six (6) months of employment!Months of EmploymentAt Hire6 Months18 Months30 Months42 Months54 Months66 Months78 Months90 MonthsPay Range OCSEA / COStep 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9Hourly$24.88$25.61$26.54$27.56$28.76$30.03$31.35$32.73Annual$51,750$53,269$55,203$57,325$59,821$62,462$65,208$68,078Job Skills: Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational AwarenessPre-service TrainingAll 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. (travel, lodging, and meals are provided). Weeks 5 - 6 are on the job training held at the facility.Background Check NoticeThe 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 OhioAt 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.

QualificationsHigh school diploma or G.E.D. valid driver's license must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment. Must be 21 years of age at time of application.

• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Probationary period is 365 days.

Job Skills: Juvenile CorrectionsADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.