Youth Detention Specialist I: Safeguard & Support Teens

Linn County; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

IPERS retirement plan

Wellness program

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

Linn County in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Juvenile Detention Worker I to supervise and support dependent, neglected, and delinquent youths at the Juvenile Detention Center, ensuring safety and respectful behavior.

The role includes intake, behavior management, daily activity planning, reporting, emergency response, and basic maintenance tasks; requires a high school diploma and 1 year of related care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience in the care, counseling, and management of dependent, neglected, and delinquent adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Supervises dependent, neglected, or delinquent youth residing in the Juvenile Detention Center.
• Assesses the psychological, physical, and emotional needs of the youth being referred.
• Conducts intake activities for residents including conducting interviews to obtain required information.
• Maintains security and safety of residents on a continual basis.
• Organizes, plans, and implements structured daily activities for youth after assessing group dynamics and individual needs.
• Promotes appropriate behavior through relationship building and addresses negative behavior professionally.
• Physically restrains residents for protection of themselves or others when necessary.
• Observes and records behavior for program planning and court recommendations.
• Keeps daily records and reports.
• Responds to emergencies such as escapes, suicides, overdoses, etc.
• Implements behavior management systems and related processes.
• May assist with meals for 10–20 people; performs light maintenance tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Listens to customer voices and addresses gaps between expectations and experience where possible.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Linn County in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Juvenile Detention Worker I to supervise and support dependent, neglected, and delinquent youths at the Juvenile Detention Center, ensuring safety and respectful behavior.

The role includes intake, behavior management, daily activity planning, reporting, emergency response, and basic maintenance tasks; requires a high school diploma and 1 year of related care experience.