YOUTH SPECIALIST/JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER FEMALE 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: $21.00/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 Probation. 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: o Vacation -- Vacation starts after six months of full-time employment with up to six weeks per year after 25 years of service o 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 o Sick -- Sick leave accrues at 4.6 hours per 80-hour pay period, which amounts to 15 days per year o 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 30 days from your full-time hire date. 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 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 mu