Parole Board/Release Authority Member
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and analytical professional to serve as a Release Authority Board Member. In this critical role, you will work collectively with other board members to make decisions regarding the release, discharge, and community supervision of youth committed to the legal custody of our agency. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in justice systems, law, or social work, and is deeply committed to balancing public safety, youth accountability, and successful habilitation.
Core Responsibilities
Decision-Making and Case Review
- Collaborative Governance: Act collectively with fellow board members to render decisions regarding the release and discharge of youth in DYS custody.
- Case Evaluation: Review and analyze classification materials, placement and treatment plans, and progress reports to evaluate youth competency, public safety and accountability.
- Discretionary Determinations: Execute decisions pursuant to Release Authority policies regarding release recommendations, conditions of release/discharge, length of stay extensions, supervised revocations.
- Appeals and Inquiries: Conduct appeals, inquiries, and investigations.
Policy, Data, and Compliance
- Policy Development: Partner with other board members under the direction of the Parole Board Chairperson to develop, review, and refine release decision guidelines and policies.
- Data-Driven Analysis: Utilize risk assessment and statistical data to guide decisions; review ongoing statistical trends to recommend revisions to existing guidelines.
- Legal and Court Compliance: Review, audit, and monitor compliance with court orders. Interpret statutes and research legal opinions to determine their impact on Board operations.
Interviews, Reporting, and Documentation
- Interviews and Hearings: Conduct interviews with victims, victim representatives, prosecutors, juvenile court judges, court personnel, youth, and parents/guardians.
- Records Management: Maintain meticulous records of official board actions, discussions, orders and hearing summaries, ensuring accessibility in accordance with Ohio law.
- Reporting: Collect, develop, and maintain statistical data regarding services and decisions; prepare and submit comprehensive reports to the Parole Board Chairperson and Release Authority.
Job Skills
- Board and Commission Compliance
- Organization
- Youth Services - Central Office
- Agency Contact Name and Information: Amanda.Norris@dys.ohio.gov
- Unposting Date: Jul 19, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
- Work Location: William Green Building
- Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
- Compensation: $92,310 - $131,893
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Hours: M-F
- Classified Indicator: Unclassified
- Union Exempt from Union
- Technical Skills: Criminology/Criminal Justice, Juvenile Corrections
- Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Decision Making, Confidentiality
Agency Overview
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… The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state. 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 clicking here .