Youth Specialist/Juvenile Correctional Officer *MALE*

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: - Vacation -- Vacation starts after six months of full-time employment with up to six weeks per year after 25 years of service - 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 - Sick -- Sick leave accrues at 4.6 hours per 80-hour pay period, which amounts to 15 days per year - Holiday - and 12 paid holidays. - Life Insurance - $25,000 at no cost to employee - Long-term Disability - Employee Assistance Program -- Counseling Services (up to 5 free visits per year) - Tuition Assistance - Flexible, tax-free spending accounts for costs related to healthcare and dependent care - Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) - Healthy Work Environment - Clermont County provides a Smoke-Free and Drug-Free workplace. *Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance coverage begins on the first day of the month after 30 days of employment. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of... - Criminal Justice system - Court policies and procedures Ability to...... - Read, analyze and interpret general professional journals policies, procedures, or government regulations - Write reports and evaluate the performance of juveniles - Effectively present information and respond to questions from juveniles, supervisors, childcare workers and the public - Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations - Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form Requirements... - High School education or equivalent - Valid driver's license (or the ability to obtain one prior to employment date) Unusual Working Conditions: May come into contact with individuals who are violent, angry and/or prone to violence. Pre-Employment Screening may include but is not limited to a criminal background chec