Part-Time Youth Detention Worker

Pottawattamie County, Iowa; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential pay

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 safety and care for detained youths aged 12–17. Flexible hours include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. The role offers weekend differential pay and potential for advancement among a dedicated team.

Applicants must submit 3 references and pass background and pre-employment screens. Uniforms are provided, and IPERS coverage applies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth preferred, but not required.
• Ability to be a role model and positive influence for at-risk youth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of all juveniles and the facility.
• Direct supervision and care of detained youth.
• Manage intake process for detained juveniles.
• Guide juveniles through daily programming and group sessions.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Role model and positive influence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posting number: 2026-104

Department: Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center

Job classification: Youth Detention Worker

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Corrections

Summary

The Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, located in Council Bluffs, is looking for part-time Youth Detention Workers. This is an EXCELLENT opportunity for those interested in law enforcement, social work, criminal justice, mental health services, education, psychology, etc., to gain experience working with at risk youth.
The detention center is a 25-bed locked facility that houses both male and female juveniles between the ages of 12 and 17 years old.
An individual in this position can expect to work part-time hours, flexible around other employment and college coursework. Shifts and hours available include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Other great benefits of this position include:

• Weekend differential pay of .50/hr.
• Time and a half holiday pay
• Earned vacation
• Paid training
• Uniforms provided
• Potential for full-time advancement
• IPERS covered employment
• Paid internships

Please note, you MUST include 3 references with your application!

Examples of duties

The Youth Corrections Worker is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Ensuring the safety and security of all juveniles and the facility
• The direct supervision and care of detained youth
• Intake process of detained juveniles
• Conduct group sessionsGuide the juveniles through daily programming

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth preferred, but not required.
• Ability to be a role model and positive influence for at risk youth.

Supplemental information

• High School Diploma or equivalent (prefer college hours).
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check, pre-employment health and drug screens.