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Juvenile Correctional Officer [Youth Specialist] Jobs in Circleville, OH at Youth Services – Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility
Job Description – Juvenile Correctional Officer [Youth Specialist] (240002CD)
: United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County
:
Circleville Juvenile Correctn
640 Island Road
Circleville 43113
: Youth Services – Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility
Classified Indicator: Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit
: Full-time
Compensation: 22.02 – 28.96
: Mar 11, 2024, 3:59:00 AM
: Juvenile Corrections
Technical Skills: Criminology/Criminal Justice, Juvenile Corrections, Security
Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Flexibility, Reasoning, Situational Awareness, Confidentiality
Agency Contact Name: Cally Gilliland, HR Manager
Agency Contact Information: ***************@dys.ohio.gov
JOIN OUR TEAM!
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 clickinghere.
What You’ll Do:
The Department of Youth Services provides stability, support, safety, and security for all employees of DYS. The Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] will provide valuable mentorship, experience and knowledge to the youth in our care.
DYS is seeking a Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] to oversee facility functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.
Specifically, the Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] will:
Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth
Adhere to all DYS policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Exhibit strong management skills
Monitor and operate electronic detection equipment
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
Observe behavior and social interaction of youth
Intervene and de-escalate youth behavior and conflicts
Assist in administering drug tests
Will carry and is trained in the deployment and decontamination process of Oleoresin Capsicum [OC] pepper spray
Monitor and instruct youth on gene…
Title: Juvenile Correctional Officer [Youth Specialist]
Company: Youth Services – Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility
Location: Circleville, OH
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