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Juvenile Correctional Operations Manager ( 250003Y4 ) Organization : Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility Agency Contact Name and Information: : Patti Russell; [email protected] Unposting Date : May 30, 2025, 11:59:00 PM Work Location : Indian River Juvenile Correctn 2775 Indian River Road Massillon 44646-7975 Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Stark County : Compensation: : $30.96 - $44.11 per hour Schedule : Full-time Work Hours: : 1:00pm - 9:00pm Classified Indicator: : Classified Union: : Exempt from Union Primary Job Skill : Juvenile Corrections Technical Skills: : Juvenile Corrections, Management Professional Skills: : Adaptability, Coaching, Conflict Management, Leading Others, Situational Awareness : Agency Overview: JOIN OUR TEAM! 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 clicking here (https://dys.ohio.gov/) Job Duties DYS is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Operations Manager at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility, located in Massillon, Ohio. The ideal candidate will be a leader with excellent communication skills and a passion to habilitate youth. Duties include, but are not limited to: + Ensure safety and security of all youth and staff + Serve as supervisor on assigned shift; conduct briefings and roll call for Youth Specialists on shift; provide direction to lower-level supervisors and Youth Specialists; supervise Youth Specialists (e.g., provide instruction and training, complete performance evaluations, investigate need for disciplinary action) + Direct and guide staff during Use of Force and prevent physical harm or excessive force against youth + Serve as mandatory reporter of abuse + Monitor and ensure programs are held as scheduled including adherence to special management plans + Responsible for the coordination of major youth movements within the facility (e.g., meal movement, to and from school, outside movement) + Conduct investigations of youth and/or employee incidents for disciplinary action + Act on behalf of Superintendent, Deputy Superintendents, and Operations Administrator in their absences by serving as Incident Commander for all critical incidents affecting the facility + Coordinate employee call offs; adhere to policies and procedures regarding the overtime roster; schedule staff; assign posts Why Work for the State of Ohio: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website (https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio) ! Our benefits package includes: + 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 (https://das.ohio.gov/employee-relations/benefits-administration/about-my-benefits/retirement-systems) ) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation (https://www.ohio457.org/aboutus) ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications Completion of undergraduate core program in business or public administration, social or behavioral science (e.g., social work, psychology, criminal justice, criminology) or law enforcement; and 6 mos. exp. in supervisory, managerial or administrative position or in program management or program development; and 2 courses or 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in labor relations/employee relations. Or equivalent of Minimum Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Juvenile Corrections Supplemental Information: BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. PRE-SERVICE TRAINING: The final candidate selected will be required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory, paid Pre-Service Training at the DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. DYS provides transportation, lodging, and meals. Pre-Service Training is Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace: The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Req ID: 250003Y4