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Linn County
YOUTH DETENTION WORKER II - FEMALE
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
$49,672 / year median in Iowa
+12% projected growth
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) Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS) Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums and cash rewards to eligible employees Free on-site fitness centers 100% County paid basic life insurance 12 paid holidays per year Tuition reimbursement program available to eligible employees Training & professional development opportunitiesHourly 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. Shift 1: Tuesday- Saturday 3
- 11 p.m. Sunday, Monday off Shift 2: Sunday
- Thursday 3
- 11 p.