Juvenile Correctional Officer OMJST

Summary

S-288-4 Employer Seeking: Juvenile Correctional Officers Worksite Location: Massillon, OH 44646 Number of Openings: 30 Apply Direct: Apply online: {rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} OR **Apply in Person: ** Ohio Department of Youth Services 2775 Indian River Rd. SW Massillon, OH 44646 Job Description: Ø Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of youth assigned to a juvenile residential facility Ø Enforce &follow DYS policies & procedures, rules & regulations Ø Monitor & operate electronic detection equipment Ø Escort, transport, oversee & maintain security of youth to & from various destinations Ø Maintain security & positive interaction during visits from family & all other visitors Ø Complete necessary documentation (i.e.., youth behavioral & incident reports, daily logs, Interdisciplinary Team evaluations, progress reports, activity slips for medical services, etc.) Ø Oversee youth movement on facility grounds & outside trips; Observe behavior & social interaction of youth Ø Intervene when conflicts occur & de-escalate utilizing appropriate Management of Youth Resistance (MYR) verbal strategies & skills Ø Engage & monitor youth in recreational, social &/or leisure activities Ø Assist in administering drug tests; Maintain keen awareness of unusual behavior & crisis situations & provide emotional support in times of crisis (i.e.., disturbances, AWOL, suicide attempts, etc.) in order to prevent & take appropriate action by following proper DYS policies & procedures Ø[ Monitor, participate & instruct youth in general housekeeping duties of residential & common areas]{times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""}

Job Description

S-288-4 Employer Seeking: Juvenile Correctional Officers Worksite Location: Massillon, OH 44646 Number of Openings: 30 Apply Direct: Apply online: {rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} OR **Apply in Person: ** Ohio Department of Youth Services 2775 Indian River Rd. SW Massillon, OH 44646 Job Description: Ø Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of youth assigned to a juvenile residential facility Ø Enforce &follow DYS policies & procedures, rules & regulations Ø Monitor & operate electronic detection equipment Ø Escort, transport, oversee & maintain security of youth to & from various destinations Ø Maintain security & positive interaction during visits from family & all other visitors Ø Complete necessary documentation (i.e.., youth behavioral & incident reports, daily logs, Interdisciplinary Team evaluations, progress reports, activity slips for medical services, etc.) Ø Oversee youth movement on facility grounds & outside trips; Observe behavior & social interaction of youth Ø Intervene when conflicts occur & de-escalate utilizing appropriate Management of Youth Resistance (MYR) verbal strategies & skills Ø Engage & monitor youth in recreational, social &/or leisure activities Ø Assist in administering drug tests; Maintain keen awareness of unusual behavior & crisis situations & provide emotional support in times of crisis (i.e.., disturbances, AWOL, suicide attempts, etc.) in order to prevent & take appropriate action by following proper DYS policies & procedures Ø[ Monitor, participate & instruct youth in general housekeeping duties of residential & common areas]{times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""}