Youth Service Specialist — In-Home & Community Impact

Woodward-Community-Based-Services; Marshalltown (IA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Vehicle reimbursement $900/mo

Cell phone reimbursement $75/mo

Flexible scheduling

Training and development

Supportive supervision

Trauma-informed environment

Medical insurance (full-time)

Paid time off

Birthday paid day off

Parental leave

Disability and supplemental insurance

Employee Educational Assistance

Wellness program

Daily Pay option

Zusammenfassung

Woodward Community Based Services (WCBS) in Marshalltown, IA seeks a Youth Service Worker to deliver one-on-one skill development and support for youth ages 11–19 in home and community settings.

You will manage a caseload, collaborate with families and partners, and document activities. The role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, flexible scheduling, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Work, or a related field, OR
• Two years of college plus at least one year of full-time experience working with at-risk youth or in law enforcement.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in homes and community settings.
• Ability to build professional relationships and respond to challenging situations.
• Valid driver's license and appropriate vehicle liability insurance.
• Successful completion of required background checks.

Aufgaben

• Provide one-on-one skill development services to youth ages 11–19.
• Help youth build practical skills based on their goals and needs.
• Maintain a caseload of approximately 8–12 youth.
• Provide 1–4 hours of direct in-home services per week to each assigned youth and family.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries, structure, and safety.
• Work with parents, schools, Juvenile Court Services, mental health providers, and other community partners.
• Provide support during challenging situations and crises when needed.
• Complete required documentation and service notes.
• Participate in supervision, training, and team meetings.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time-management

Independent work in homes/community

Relationship building

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Background checks

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Work, or related field

Two years of college + at least one year of full-time experience with at-risk youth or in law enforcement

Jobbeschreibung

Woodward Community Based Services (WCBS) in Marshalltown, IA seeks a Youth Service Worker to deliver one-on-one skill development and support for youth ages 11–19 in home and community settings.

You will manage a caseload, collaborate with families and partners, and document activities. The role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, flexible scheduling, and ongoing training opportunities.