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Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohios 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 Ohios 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.
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Completion of associate core coursework in criminal justice criminology political science or public administration; 7 yrs. additional investigation &/or supervision of adult felons or youth offenders which included interviewing participation in criminal court or parole board/release authority release &/or violation proceedings; or 3 yrs. additional administrative or court hearings that includes presenting witnesses and evidence; submitting and/or ruling on motions objections briefs and arguments taking testimony researching and interpreting applicable law (e.g. prosecutor defense counsel magistrate administrative law judge hearing officer arbitrator); valid drivers license.
Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in criminal justice criminology political science or public administration; 5 yrs. additional investigation &/or supervision of adult felons or youth offenders which included interviewing participation in criminal court or parole board/release authority release &/or violation proceedings; or 3 yrs. additional administrative or court hearings that includes presenting witnesses and evidence; submitting and/or ruling on motions objections briefs and arguments taking testimony researching and interpreting applicable law (e.g. prosecutor defense counsel magistrate administrative law judge hearing officer arbitrator); valid drivers license.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Board and Commission Compliance
Travel is required.
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.
Duties include but are not limited to:
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.
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 ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
*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.
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