<p>Starting pay is over $50,000 per year. By working just two (2) overtime assignments per week, new staff can add an additional $30,000 salary per year. New Youth Specialists receive their first pay increase after six (6) months of employment.</p> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <p>DYS is seeking a Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] to join our diverse team! This person will oversee facility functions while providing valuable mentorship, experience, and knowledge to the youth in our care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.</p> <p>Specifically, the Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] will:</p> <ul> <li>Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth </li><li>Utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalation youth behavior and conflicts </li><li>Manage and maintain security and a positive interaction during and after family visits </li><li>Complete all required documents (reports, logs, evaluations etc.) </li><li>Oversee movement on facility grounds and outside trips </li><li>Monitor and instruct youth on general housekeeping duties </li><li>Maintain awareness of unusual behavior and crisis situations </li><li>Collaborate and provide information to division leadership </li></ul> <p>High school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license; must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment. Must be 21 years of age at time of application.</p> <ul> <li>Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Probationary period is 365 days. </li></ul> <p>Job Skills: Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness</p>