On-Call Residential Officer

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Iowa - Executive Branch is offering a Residential Officer position with the Iowa Department of Corrections. This on-call, non-merit role focuses on preparing clients for successful reentry through direct service in a 24-hour facility.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, conducting security checks, transporting clients, and applying behavior-change techniques to promote lasting change while ensuring safety and ethics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform facility security checks and searches.
• Willingness to transport clients within the community.
• Experience or ability to apply behavior-change techniques (motivational interviewing, CBT) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility security checks and searches.
• Transport clients within the community as needed.
• Engage in high-contact interactions to support pro-social behaviors.
• Assist in observing and assessing client behaviors with the team.
• Support case managers to help clients achieve goals with safety in mind

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Situational awareness

Defensive tactics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

This is a non-merit, temporary position with the Iowa Department of Corrections. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

These are on-call, as-needed, non-merit positions with the Iowa Department of Corrections.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you thrive in dynamic and demanding situations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a key player in preparing clients for successful reentry into society as a Residential Officer at the Iowa Department of Corrections.

As a Residential Officer in our 24-hour community-based corrections facility, you will be a direct service provider, engaging in high-contact interactions with clients. You will play an essential role in eliciting and supporting pro-social behaviors, with a focus on programming that fosters personal growth and reduces the risk of reoffending.

We value initiative and independent judgment, and you will be part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively to observe and assess client behaviors and interactions. Your exceptional communication skills and ability to build quality relationships with clients will be essential in driving positive change.

Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of tasks from conducting facility security checks and searches to transporting clients within the community. You'll be trained to employ effective behavior change techniques, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies, to facilitate lasting transformation.

Your dedication to client welfare extends to supporting case managers and clients in achieving their goals, considering individual needs, disabilities, trauma, and cultural responsiveness. Safety is paramount, and you will be prepared to respond to emergencies using appropriate defensive tactics and life-saving measures.

We value integrity, ethical conduct, and attention to detail in all aspects of our work, and we invite you to become an integral part of our team dedicated to transforming lives and promoting community safety.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.