Juvenile Parole Officer Northern Region [

Counties:

Crawford, Hancock, Henry, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood, and Wyandot] State of Ohio

• Youth Services
• Toledo Regional Office
• 3.7 Toledo, OH Job Details Full-time $27.48
• $34.

35 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description The Department of Youth Services (DYS) provides stability, support, safety, and security for all youth and employees at DYS. Juvenile Parole Officers provide valuable experience and knowledge to the youth in our care. We are recruiting for a Juvenile Parole Officer in our Northern Region. This position will be assigned to case loads in the following counties: Crawford, Hancock, Henry, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood, and Wyandot. Duties for the Juvenile Parole Officer include, but are not limited to: Develop case plans to support successful transition of juvenile offenders back into the community Monitor caseload of juvenile offenders on parole status Coordinate community services that support goals & objectives of case plan, interview youth & family to develop & monitor case plan goals Monitor progress & adherence to parole Maintain contact (e.g., in-office, home &/or field visits, in writing, by telephone) with youth, family, school officials & other services Impose graduated sanctions/interventions & incentives for youth compliance & noncompliance, enforce court ordered actions Respond to unexpected circumstances &/or crisis situations involving parolees in caseload Prepare, type & transmit comprehensive case communications & reports (e.g., social histories, case assessments, progress reports, revocation reports, discharge reports) for court submission Formulate & present recommendation for court disposition; collaborate with law enforcement agencies, court personnel & other community representatives on recommendations, placement & services Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees•. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website!

Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications Undergraduate core coursework in criminal justice, criminology, social work, sociology or related field; and valid driver's license; and 6 mos. exp. in probation or parole case management &/or probation or parole crisis management. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills:

Juvenile Corrections Supplemental Information Travel required; must maintain valid driver's license and remain eligible for state's liability program coverage.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI and FBI. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory, paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. Training Academy hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Travel, meals, and lodging are provided. DYS is a "qualifying employer" for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.