Part-Time Youth Detention Worker

Pottcounty Ia; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential pay

Holiday pay premium

Paid vacation

Paid training

Uniforms provided

IPERS covered employment

Potential for full-time advancement

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 of detained youths aged 12 to 17. This is an excellent opportunity for those exploring careers in law enforcement, social work, criminal justice, mental health services, education, or psychology.

This 25-bed facility offers flexible hours—days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays—plus benefits such as paid training, uniforms, and potential for

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth preferred, but not required.
• Ability to be a role model and positive influence for at risk youth.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check, pre-employment health and drug screens.

Responsibilities

• 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 sessions.
• Guide the juveniles through daily programming.

Skills

Experience with youth

Role model

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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!

Essential Functions

• 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 sessions


• Guide the juveniles through daily programming

Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability

Experience working with youth preferred, but not required.

Ability to be a role model and positive influence for at risk youth.

Essential Education, Certification, and/or Licenses

High School Diploma or equivalent (prefer college hours).

Must be able to pass a thorough background check, pre-employment health and drug screens.