YOUTH WORKER - MALE

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 to eligible employees Free on-site fitness centers 100% County paid basic life insurance 12 paid holidays per year Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage:

$23.75

About Youth Worker:

Supervises, monitors, maintains security and safety of court ordered dependent, neglected or delinquent youth at the Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services Center. Conducts intake activities for residents including conducting interviews to obtain required information. Checks and maintains security and safety of residents/participants on a continual basis. Responds to emergency situations that may occur, including escape and suicide attempts, drug overdose, intoxicated youth, etc. Physically restrains residents/participants if necessary. Supervises dependent, neglected, or delinquent youth during the late evening and early morning hours (third shift). Awakens residents, supervises showers, and dispenses medication as needed. Monitors access to and within the building using cameras and security systems. Supervises and monitors participants' and residents' behavior and maintains daily records. Performs data entry and reporting for program recordkeeping. Promotes, encourages, and supports appropriate behavior. Performs light maintenance tasks such as cleaning and laundry activities. Explains and enforces rules consistently and fairly. Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the "Voice of the Customer" and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible. Performs other duties as assigned. Associate degree in Human Services or related field and at least 1 year of experience in the care, counseling, and management of delinquent adolescents OR At least 3 years of experience in the care, counseling, and management of delinquent adolescents Saturday - Wednesday 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. Thursday, Friday off