Ohio Department of Youth Services

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DYS is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Operations Manager at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility, located in Massillon, Ohio. The ideal candidate will be a leader with excellent communication skills and a passion to habilitate youth. Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To • Ensure safety and security of all youth and staff • Serve as supervisor on assigned shift; conduct briefings and roll call for Youth Specialists on shift; provide direction to lower-level supervisors and Youth Specialists; supervise Youth Specialists (e.g., provide instruction and training, complete performance evaluations, investigate need for disciplinary action) • Direct and guide staff during Use of Force and prevent physical harm or excessive force against youth • Serve as mandatory reporter of abuse • Monitor and ensure programs are held as scheduled including adherence to special management plans • Responsible for the coordination of major youth movements within the facility (e.g., meal movement, to and from school, outside movement) • Conduct investigations of youth and/or employee incidents for disciplinary action • Act on behalf of Superintendent, Deputy Superintendents, and Operations Administrator in their absences by serving as Incident Commander for all critical incidents affecting the facility • Coordinate employee call offs; adhere to policies and procedures regarding the overtime roster; schedule staff; assign posts Completion of undergraduate core program in business or public administration, social or behavioral science (e.g., social work, psychology, criminal justice, criminology) or law enforcement; and 6 mos. exp. in supervisory, managerial or administrative position or in program management or program development; and 2 courses or 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in labor relations/employee relations. Or Equivalent Of Minimum Qualifications For Employment Noted Above. Job Skills: Juvenile Corrections Organization Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility Agency Contact Name and Information Patti Russell; patricia.russell@dys.ohio.gov Unposting Date Sep 12, 2025, 11:59:00 PM Work Location Indian River Juvenile Correctn Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon Compensation $30.96 - $44.11 per hour Schedule Full-time Work Hours 1:00pm - 9:00pm Classified Indicator Classified Union Exempt from Union Primary Job Skill Juvenile Corrections Technical Skills Juvenile Corrections, Management Professional Skills Adaptability, Coaching, Conflict Management, Leading Others, Situational Awareness Agency Overview JOIN OUR TEAM! About Us… Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. Our Guiding Principles… • Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource • Treat everyone with respect • Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive • Provide the best support and services for youth and families • Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences • Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve • Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here