Impactful Youth Care & Security Specialist (Part-Time)

Pottawattamie County; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential pay .50/hr

Time and a half holiday pay

Earned vacation

Paid training

Uniforms provided

Potential for full-time advancement

IPERS covered employment

Paid internships

Job summary

The Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs is seeking part-time Youth Detention Workers to support at-risk youths in a secure setting.

Responsibilities include supervising detained youths, facilitating daily programming, and ensuring safety, with flexible shifts including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.

This role offers paid training, uniforms provided, and opportunities for advancement within IPERS-covered employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Must pass a thorough background check, pre-employment health and drug screens.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety and security of all juveniles and the facility.
• Direct supervision and care of detained youth.
• Intake process of detained juveniles.
• Conduct group sessions.
• Guide the juveniles through daily programming.

Skills

Youth supervision

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs is seeking part-time Youth Detention Workers to support at-risk youths in a secure setting.

Responsibilities include supervising detained youths, facilitating daily programming, and ensuring safety, with flexible shifts including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.

This role offers paid training, uniforms provided, and opportunities for advancement within IPERS-covered employment.