Juvenile Detention Youth Care Specialist

Woodbury County; Sioux City (IA); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Woodbury County invites applications for a Youth Worker to provide daily care, guidance, and recreational programs for juveniles aged 13-17 within the detention facility. This role supports counseling, assessment, and maintaining detention standards under the County Juvenile Detention Director.

You will receive juveniles, collect information, coordinate appointments, document observations, and assist with daily living activities, meals, hygiene, and safety while upholding Iowa juvenile codes and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or college diploma required.
• Two years of college with minimum one year juvenile work experience or equivalent.
• Ability to train and instruct personnel.
• Physically capable and medically cleared (physician verification).
• Knowledge of Iowa Juvenile Code and counseling skills preferred; mature under stress.

Responsabilités

• Receive juveniles and determine acceptability.
• Obtain information on alleged offenses.
• Screen juveniles for disposition at the facility.
• Prepare admission records and notify stakeholders.
• Orient juveniles and parties to facility policies.
• Maintain a safe, secure environment for detained youth.
• Supervise security and assist with behavioral, medical, and program needs.
• Coordinate activities within facility and with court/resource system.
• Record behavioral observations in logs/files.
• Apply behavior management techniques and conduct counseling sessions.
• Assist with Daily Living Program and hygiene skills.
• Coordinate meals, transportation, and daily cleanup.
• Be familiar with laws and Iowa Juvenile Code.

Connaissances

Listening skills

Communication skills

Training others

Formation

High School Diploma

Two years of College

Description du poste

Woodbury County invites applications for a Youth Worker to provide daily care, guidance, and recreational programs for juveniles aged 13-17 within the detention facility. This role supports counseling, assessment, and maintaining detention standards under the County Juvenile Detention Director.

You will receive juveniles, collect information, coordinate appointments, document observations, and assist with daily living activities, meals, hygiene, and safety while upholding Iowa juvenile codes and