Juvenile Parole Officer Northern Region [Cuyahoga County]

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. Duties 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 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 Organization Youth Services - Cleveland Regional Office Agency Contact Name and Information View email address on click.appcast.io Unposting Date Aug 13, 2026, 10:59:00 PM Work Location Cleveland Regional Office Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Cleveland Compensation $27.48 - $34.35 per hour Schedule Full-time Work Hours M-F Flexible Classified Indicator Classified Union 1199 Technical Skills Criminology/Criminal Justice, Juvenile Corrections Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Flexibility, Time Management Agency Overview JOIN OUR TEAM! We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us… The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state. 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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio Department of Youth Services