Juvenile Monitoring Specialist - Home Office & Travel

Wcbscares; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Monthly vehicle reimbursement

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Full-time employment

Home-based office

Training and development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Woodward Community Based Services (WCBS) is seeking a dependable Juvenile Monitoring Specialist to support youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The role promotes accountability, community safety, and positive outcomes through monitoring, supervision, and compliance services within the community.

The ideal candidate works independently, engages with youth and families, and responds professionally to challenging situations.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of college and at least one year of full-time equivalent experience working with at-risk youth.
• A high school diploma or GED with at least two years of supervised experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Monitor youth compliance with court-ordered requirements, supervision expectations, and behavioral guidelines.
• Conduct random and unannounced curfew checks to verify compliance.
• Assist with electronic monitoring activities and track compliance with monitoring requirements.
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing as required by program guidelines and supervision plans.
• Monitor school attendance and other assigned requirements to ensure expectations are met.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed records of monitoring activities and incidents.
• Organize and prioritize assigned caseload responsibilities while ensuring monitoring is completed.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, families, and other authorized individuals involved in the monitoring process.
• Travel throughout Story, Boone, and Hardin Counties to complete monitoring activities.

Job description

Woodward Community Based Services (WCBS) is seeking a dependable Juvenile Monitoring Specialist to support youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The role promotes accountability, community safety, and positive outcomes through monitoring, supervision, and compliance services within the community.

The ideal candidate works independently, engages with youth and families, and responds professionally to challenging situations.