DETENTION SUPPORT SPECIALIST - MALE

Linn County, IA; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

IPERS retirement

Wellness program

On-site fitness center

12 paid holidays

Training & professional development

Job summary

Linn County Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services is seeking a dedicated staff member to supervise and safeguard youthful residents in the detention and diversion facilities.

You will conduct intake, monitor safety, respond to emergencies, assist with medication, and maintain daily records. This is a full-time night shift with competitive wages and benefits including IPERS retirement and on-site wellness resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of relevant youth care/behavior management experience.
• Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake activities to obtain required information.
• Check and maintain security and safety of residents on a continual basis.
• Respond to emergencies including escapes, suicide attempts, overdoses, and intoxicated youth.
• Physically restrain residents for protection using non-mechanical methods.
• Supervise residents during late evening and early morning hours.
• Monitor access to and within the building using cameras and security systems.
• May awaken residents, supervise showers, and dispense medication as needed.
• Supervise and monitor residents' behavior and maintain daily records.
• Perform data entry, file auditing, and reporting for program records.
• Explain and enforce rules consistently and fairly.
• Listens to the voice of the customer and closes gaps between expectations and experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 2 years in care, counseling, and management of dependent, neglected, or delinquent adolescents

Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, sociology, criminal justice or related field

Job description

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Centered Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage: $24.46

About the Role

Supervises, monitors, maintains security and safety of court ordered dependent, neglected or delinquent youth at the Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services Center.

• Conducts intake activities for residents including conducting interviews to obtain required information.
• Checks and maintains security and safety of residents on a continual basis.
• Responds to emergency situations that may occur, including escape and suicide attempts, drug overdose, intoxicated youth, etc.
• Physically restrains residents for the protection of themselves or others using non-mechanical restraints.
• Supervises dependent, neglected, or delinquent youth during the late evening and early morning hours.
• Monitors access to and within the building using cameras and security systems.
• May awaken residents, supervise showers, and dispense medication as needed.
• Supervises and monitors residents' behavior and maintains daily records.
• Performs data entry, file auditing, and reporting for program recordkeeping.
• Promotes, encourages, and supports appropriate behavior.
• Performs light maintenance tasks such as cleaning and laundry activities.
• Explains and enforces rules consistently and fairly.?
• Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product.?Listens to the “Voice of the Customer" and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

One of the following is required:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 (two) years of experience in the care, counseling, and management of dependent, neglected, and delinquent adolescents.
• Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, sociology, criminal justice or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for this position may be considered.

Saturday – Wednesday

11 p.m. – 7 a.m.

(Thursday, Friday off)

Learn more about Linn County Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services Here: Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services Website