Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer)

About the role

DYS 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, security, custodial care, and 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

Requirements

• High 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

Pay

Starting pay is over $50,000 per year. By working just two 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 months of employment.

Compensation: $24.88 – $32.73 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Skills

• Juvenile Corrections
• Security
• Criminology/Criminal Justice
• Conflict Management
• Reasoning
• Observation
• Attention to Detail
• Situational Awareness
• Organization