Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer)
Northcoast Behavioral HealthcareMassillon, Ohio, United States
Posted March 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is a juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio.
Job Description
JOIN OUR TEAM! CHANGE LIVES WHILE BUILDING YOUR CAREER! We are 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.
Requirements
- Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth
- Utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalate 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
Benefits
- 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)
