YOUTH DETENTION WORKER II (8 HOURS/WEEK)

Linn County; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 3,720,000 - 3,995,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement

On-site fitness center

12 paid holidays

Training & development

Job summary

Linn County in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Youth Detention Worker II to supervise residents at the Juvenile Detention Center. The role includes ensuring safety, supporting positive behavior, and conducting intake assessments for new residents.

The position offers benefits and annual wage considerations. Training and development opportunities are provided; 8 hours per week shift details apply. IPERS retirement is included, along with on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience in care, counseling, and management of youth.
• Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, sociology, criminal justice or related field with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervises youth in the Juvenile Detention Center.
• Assesses psychological, physical, and emotional needs of youth.
• Conducts intake activities and interviews to obtain required information.
• Maintains security and safety of residents at all times.
• Organizes structured daily activities based on group dynamics and individual needs.
• Promotes positive behavior through relationship building and professional intervention.
• May restrain residents for safety, including mechanical restraints when necessary.
• Dispenses medication to youth as needed.
• Observes and records behavior for program planning and court reports.

Skills

Care

Counseling

Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage: $27.94

About The Role

Responsible for the supervision, safety, security, and behavior management of dependent, neglected or delinquent youth at the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Checks and 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, encourages, and supports appropriate behavior through relationship building, and confronts negative/inappropriate behavior in a professional manner.
• Physically restrains residents for the protection of themselves or others, including mechanical restraints when necessary.
• Dispenses medication to youth as needed.
• Observes and records description of behavior for the purpose of program planning and for recommendation to the court.
• Assists the Sheriff’s Office with the transport of detained youth to medical facilities and maintains continuous supervision during emergency room visits.
• Keeps daily records and reports.
• Responds to emergency situations such as escape or suicide attempts, drug overdose, intoxicated youth, etc.
• Implements medical instructions.
• Monitors medical needs of youth and refers problems to appropriate authority.
• Implements behavior management system utilizing a token economy, behavior contracting, level system, resets, etc.
• May prepare and manage serving of meals for 10-20 people.
• Performs light maintenance tasks such as cleaning and laundry activities.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

One of the following is required:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 (three) years of experience in the care, counseling, and management of dependent, neglected, and delinquent adolescents

OR

• Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, sociology, criminal justice or related field and 1 (one) year of experience in the care, counseling, and management of dependent, neglected, and delinquent adolescents

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for this position may be considered.

Shift

Floater - 8 hours per week

Youth Detention Worker II Job Description - Youth Detention Worker II - Job Description

Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.

I understand that this position is 8 hours per week and not benefit eligible.