YOUTH SPECIALIST/JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER *MALE*Clermont County Juvenile DetentionApplication Due By: Until position is filledStatusFull-Time, Unclassified (employee serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority)80 hours/bi-weekly12 Hour Shifts, day or night shift TBD, days vary, every other weekend offFLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)Pay: $21.00/hrProbationary 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 assignedWhat 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 servicePersonal Leave – Full-time employees earn one annual personal day per year and eligible to earn three additional personal days depending upon sick leave usageSick – Sick leave accrues at 4.6 hours per 80-hour pay period, which amounts to 15 days per yearHoliday - 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 30 days from your full-time hire date.QualificationsKnowledge of… Criminal Justice system Court policies and proceduresAbility 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 formRequirements… 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 check, psychological evaluation, drug screen, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certification, and or verification of work history.Dress Code: All employees are expected to dress in an acceptable, professional manner, any employee who has a tattoo must make sure that the tattoo(s) is/are covered up and not visible at all times during work hours. Any visible body piercings, with the exception of professional appearing ear piercing, shall not be filled with adornments during paid work hours in accordance with Clermont County Juvenile Court Personnel Policy and Procedures.