Youth Specialist

ERIE COUNTY JOB POSTING #2026-004 POSITION: Youth Specialist (Multiple Positions Available) DEPARTMENT: Family Court - Northern Ohio Juvenile Community Corrections Facility SALARY: Day Shift: $20.79/hour Night Shift: $21.79/hour POSTING DATE: 8:00 a.m., July 27, 2026 CLOSING DATE: 4:30 p.m., December 31, 2026 # MINIMUM REOUIREMENTS College graduate in a behavioral science field preferred; high school graduate or equivalent with work experience in a correctional setting is a viable substitute. Ability to teach thinking errors and life skills to residents and ability to serve residents and families from all cultural backgrounds. Ability to be trained in CPI, First Aid, and CPR. Experience with word processing software and to learn computer functions. Valid driver's license required. Erie County residency preferred. Pre-employment physical and drug screen required. An in-depth job description can be reviewed at the Human Resources Office at 2900 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. Qualified applicants apply at the Department of Human Resources, 2900 Columbus Avenue, Suite 210, Sandusky, Ohio OR visit Erie County's website, www.eriecounty.oh.uov , where employment applications and current job postings are available for viewing and/or downloading. Applications are also available and accepted at OhioMeansJobs at Erie County Job and Family Services, 221 West Parish Street, Sandusky (operating hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday). PLEASE NOTE: A completed Erie County application must be received in the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/ADA {height="3" width="627"} ERIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Erie County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services. Job Responsibility: Under supervision, is responsible for directing and monitoring the daily activities of incarcerated youth. Illustrative Duties: {height="13" width="11"} Participates in progress reviews, shift meetings, and general staff meetings to receive and give information as to youth progress or operational issues. {height="13" width="11"} Supervises residents in all activities as assigned. {height="13" wi=""}