YOUTH DETENTION WORKER II (8 HOURS/WEEK)

Linn County; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS pension

Fitness center

Paid holidays

Training & development

Annual pay increases

Job summary

Linn County in Iowa seeks a Youth Detention Worker II to supervise and support detained youth at the Juvenile Detention Center. The role focuses on safety, daily activities, and behavior management.

You will assess the psychological, physical, and emotional needs of residents, conduct intake interviews, and maintain comprehensive records. You’ll work with Sheriff's Office for transports and respond to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of experience in care, counseling, and management of dependent, neglected, and delinquent adolescents.
• Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, sociology, criminal justice or related field with 1 year of experience in care, counseling, and management of dependent, neglected, and delinquent adolescents.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for this position may be considered.

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.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, sociology, criminal justice or 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.

• 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.

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.

Floater - 8 hours per week

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

Learn more about Linn County Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services here:

Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services | Linn County, IA - Official Website