DETENTION SUPPORT SPECIALIST - MALE

Linn County; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

IPERS

Wellness program

Free on-site fitness centers

12 paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Linn County in Iowa is seeking a night-shift supervisor for Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services. You will supervise, monitor, and maintain security and safety of residents, conduct intakes, and respond to emergencies.

The role requires a high school diploma with 2 years' experience or an associate degree in a related field; equivalent combinations may be considered. The position offers competitive wages at $24.46 per hour, with a Saturday–Wednesday night schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervises, monitors, and maintains security and safety of residents.
• Conducts intake activities and interviews to obtain information.
• Checks and maintains security and safety of residents continually.
• Responds to emergencies such as escapes, medical issues, or drug incidents.
• Uses non-mechanical restraints to protect residents and others.
• Supervises residents during late evening and early morning hours.
• Monitors building access with cameras and security systems.
• May wake residents, supervise showers, and dispense medication as needed.
• Maintains daily records and program data entry and reporting.
• Promotes appropriate behavior and assists with program goals.
• Performs light maintenance tasks like cleaning and laundry.
• Explains and enforces 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 and 2 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.

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