Youth Specialist

To apply online, please visit https://www.eriecounty.oh.gov/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx or apply in person at Human Resources 2900 Columbus Ave. Floor 2 Sandusky, OH 44870.

Job Responsibility:

Under supervision, is responsible for directing and monitoring the daily activities of incarcerated youth.

Illustrative Duties:

• Participates in progress reviews, shift meetings, and general staff meetings to receive and give information as to youth progress or operational issues.
• Supervises residents in all activities as assigned.
• Transports youth outside the facility as directed.
• Leads residents to and from various parts of the facility.
• Adheres to safety and security control measures by administering proper discipline to residents according to the facility’s documented procedures.
• Leads assigned group in thinking errors and life skills sessions according to the activity schedule.
• Knows and respects the chain of command.
• Operates the Commander Screen when so directed.
• Implements the intake procedures of the facility and completes the orientation process for new admits.
• Monitors parental visitations.
• Completes all required forms/reports in a timely fashion.
• Implements the crisis intervention techniques learned in CPI.
• Completes Watch Tours as directed.
• Works mandatory overtime when asked.
• Maintains a courteous and helpful demeanor toward the public and co-workers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• College graduate in a behavior science preferred.
• High school diploma.
• Experience working in a correctional setting is a viable substitute.
• Knowledge of human and public relations.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of court procedures.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to teach thinking errors and life skills to residents.
• Ability to serve residents and families from all cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to be trained in CPI, First Aid and CPR.
• Ability to draw valid conclusions from information presented.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to word-process and learn computer functions.
• Possession of a valid Ohio Driver's License.

Physical Requirements:

• Alternate frequently between sitting/standing/walking throughout an eight (8) hour workday.
• Lift/carry a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Push/pull with sixty (60) pounds of initial force.
• Reaching with bilateral upper extremities into/up to/down to various heights.
• Climb onto stepladder (2 steps).
• Bend/squat/crouch/kneel.
• Excessive physical exertion may be required to maintain control and cooperation of inmates.

WRITTEN APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY CLOSING DATE

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.gov, 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

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18