Juvenile Tracking & Monitoring Specialist

Woodward Community Based Services; Iowa; A distancia; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vehicle reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Training & development

Descripción de la vacante

Woodward Community Based Services seeks a Tracking & Monitoring Specialist to supervise youth in the community under Juvenile Court Services. You’ll work with youth, families, Court Officers, schools, and partners to promote accountability, safety, and positive change across Southern Iowa.

This full-time role starts at $20.00/hour and includes a $900 monthly vehicle reimbursement plus a $75 monthly cell phone stipend.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of supervised experience working with youth.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in community-based settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Sound judgment and the ability to respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet program requirements, including curfew monitoring.
• Ability to travel throughout Story, Boone, and Hardin counties.
• Valid driver's license and appropriate vehicle liability insurance.
• Successful completion of required background checks.

Responsabilidades

• Provide tracking and monitoring services to youth referred by Juvenile Court Services.
• Conduct random, unannounced face-to-face curfew checks as required.
• Administer and document alcohol and drug testing.
• Provide electronic monitoring services.
• Help youth develop accountability, responsibility, and positive decision‑making skills.
• Build professional relationships with youth and families while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Communicate regularly with Juvenile Court Officers, schools, families, and other community partners.
• Monitor school attendance, behavior, and compliance with court‑ordered expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client contacts, monitoring activities, and service updates.
• Track assigned caseloads, including new referrals and discharges.
• Communicate concerns, progress, and significant incidents to supervisors and appropriate team members.
• Participate in supervision, training, and team meetings.

Conocimientos

Communication

Organization

Time management

Independence

Relationship building

Professional boundaries

Judgment

Documentation

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

All Jobs > Juvenile Tracking & Monitoring Specialist

Fully Remote Southern IA including Clark and Union County

Description

Do you enjoy working with youth, building meaningful relationships, and helping young people make positive choices while holding them accountable?

WCBS is looking for a dependable, motivated, and compassionate Tracking & Monitoring Specialist to provide community-based supervision, support, and accountability services to youth involved with Juvenile Court Services (JCS). This position works directly with youth, families, Juvenile Court Officers, schools, and community partners to promote positive behavioral change, community safety, and successful completion of court-ordered requirements. Services are primarily provided in the community throughout Southern, IA including but not limited to Clark and Union County.

What You’ll Do

• Provide tracking and monitoring services to youth referred by Juvenile Court Services.
• Conduct random, unannounced face-to-face curfew checks as required.
• Administer and document alcohol and drug testing.
• Provide electronic monitoring services.
• Help youth develop accountability, responsibility, and positive decision‑making skills.
• Build professional relationships with youth and families while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Communicate regularly with Juvenile Court Officers, schools, families, and other community partners.
• Monitor school attendance, behavior, and compliance with court‑ordered expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client contacts, monitoring activities, and service updates.
• Track assigned caseloads, including new referrals and discharges.
• Communicate concerns, progress, and significant incidents to supervisors and appropriate team members.
• Participate in supervision, training, and team meetings.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $20.00/hour
• $900 monthly vehicle reimbursement
• $75 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Full‑time employment
• Flexible scheduling based on program and client needs
• Community‑based work rather than a traditional office setting
• Training and professional development
• Supportive supervision and team collaboration
• Trauma‑informed, trauma‑responsive work environment

Full‑time employees who meet eligibility requirements may also receive:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Birthday as a paid day off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Disability and supplemental insurance options
• Employee Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program
• Daily Pay option

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of supervised experience working with youth.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong communication, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently in community‑based settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and accountability.
• Sound judgment and the ability to respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet program requirements, including curfew monitoring.
• Ability to travel throughout Story, Boone, and Hardin counties.
• Valid driver's license and appropriate vehicle liability insurance.
• Successful completion of required background checks.