YOUTH WORKER - PART TIME (PEER GROUP)

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) Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance at prorated monthly premiums Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS) Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees Free on-site fitness centers 12 paid holidays per year Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage:

$23.75

About Youth Worker:

Part-time (20 hours/week) position to supervise, monitor, and maintain safety of program participants with the Linn County Child & Youth Development/Peer Group. Supervises small groups of children 2nd through 12th grade during afterschool or out-of-school hours. Coordinates activities both on-site and within the community that promote improvement of social skills, friendships and self-esteem. Records behavior observations and keeps daily reports and resident's/participant's personal records. Performs record keeping, statistics and other paperwork as required. Drives van or other designated vehicle to transport program participants. Supervises program activities as required. Performs light maintenance tasks as required. Enforces rules consistently and fairly. Promotes, encourages and supports appropriate behavior. Associate's degree in Human Services, Recreation or a related field required, or three years toward a bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field. Experience working with children or adolescent groups desired.

Special Necessary Requirements:

Must meet requirements and licensing regulations, including good health evidenced by the ability to pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of hire; a person who has a record of a criminal conviction or founded child abuse report shall not be employed, unless an evaluation concludes that the crime or founded abuse does not merit prohibition of employment. Regular work attendance required. Must remain awake and aware of surroundings at all times.

Certifications required after hire are:

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting and CPR. Valid State of Iowa Driver's License required. Chauffer's license required after hire. Van driving experience required. Tuesday

• Thursday, 2
• 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2
• 5:30 p.

m. Learn more about the Linn County Child & Youth Development Family Services here: Child & Youth Development Family Services Website