Youth Specialist/Juvenile Correctional Officer

YOUTH SPECIALIST/JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER MALE Clermont County Juvenile Detention Application Due By: Until position is filled Status: Full-Time, Unclassified (employee serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority) 80 hours/bi-weekly 12 Hour Shifts, night shift, days vary, every other weekend off FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime) Pay: $22.00/hr Probationary Period: Clermont County Juvenile Court uses a 180 day training time frame for new employees. This time frame supports our adherence to the at-will nature of your employment with Clermont County Juvenile Court. JOB OVERVIEW: Provide security to incarcerated juvenile delinquents who are either charged or sentenced for a crime; oversee the juvenile correctional facility, maintaining order, and ensuring the well-being and safety of the inmates. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Process admission and release of juveniles • Perform necessary searches, checking property and completing paperwork • Provide first aid and administer medications according to prescribed time and dosage • Provide adjustment and crisis counseling to juveniles • Escort juveniles to designated activities and court hearings • Lead recreational activities • Discipline juveniles and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior • Instruct juveniles regarding desirable health and personal hygiene habits • Perform housekeeping duties • Ensure the safety and security of the juveniles' daily activities and special incidents • Other duties as assigned WHAT WE OFFER: • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance* (single to family plan options) • Generous paid time off including: o Vacation -- Vacation starts after six months of full-time employment with up to six weeks per year after 25 years of service o Personal Leave -- Full-time employees earn one annual personal day per year and eligible to earn three additional personal days depending upon sick leave usage