Youth Detention Worker - Make a Positive Impact (3pm-11pm)

Pottawattamie County; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Weekend differential pay

Time and a half holiday pay

Earned vacation

Sick Leave

Paid training

Uniforms provided

IPERS covered employment

Paid internships

Job summary

The Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs is seeking a full-time MALE Youth Detention Worker to gain experience in law enforcement, social work, criminal justice, mental health services, education, psychology, etc., with at-risk youth.

The 25-bed facility houses male and female youths aged 12–17. This role offers full-time hours 3pm-11pm, with benefits including health insurance, vacation, sick leave, training, uniforms, and IPERS coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth preferred, but not required.
• Ability to be a role model and positive influence for at risk youth.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (prefer college hours).
• 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

Youth supervision

Role model/positive influence

Background check readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs is seeking a full-time MALE Youth Detention Worker to gain experience in law enforcement, social work, criminal justice, mental health services, education, psychology, etc., with at-risk youth.

The 25-bed facility houses male and female youths aged 12–17. This role offers full-time hours 3pm-11pm, with benefits including health insurance, vacation, sick leave, training, uniforms, and IPERS coverage.