Youth Counselor - Male; Juvenile Detention

Overview

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! We want our customers to have a positive experience, and 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 opportunities

Hourly Wage: New Hire: $27.13
• 90 days: $28.49
• 1 year: $29.99
• 2 years: $31.63
• 3 years: $33.29

Assumes responsibility for the supervision, safety, security and behavior management of dependent, neglect or delinquent youth at the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Supervises dependent, neglected or delinquent youth residing in the Juvenile Detention Center.
• Makes decisions involving the admission of youth in crisis situations, voluntary or police referral.
• Interviews police/juvenile court officer or case worker and parents.
• Assesses the psychological, physical and emotional needs of the youth being referred.
• 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.
• Provides group and individual counseling for all residents.
• 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.
• Observes and records description of behavior for the purpose of program planning and for recommendation to the court.
• 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, time outs, mediation essays, etc.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree and at least six (6) months of experience in the care, counseling and management of dependent, neglected and delinquent adolescents OR
• At least four and a half years (4.5) years of experience in the care, counseling and management of dependent, neglected and delinquent adolescents

Special 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 employment; 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.
• Certifications required after hire are Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting, Medication Dispensing, CPR, Mandt, Prison Rape Elimination Act and Gentle Self Defense Training.

• Shift 1: Monday, 7:30 a.m.
  
  - 3:30 p.m.;
  Thursday, 7:30 a.m.
  
  - 4 p.m.;
  Friday - Sunday, 7:30 a.m.
  
  - 3:30 p.m. (Tuesday, Wednesday off)
• Shift 2: Tuesday - Saturday, 3 - 11 p.m. (Sunday, Monday off)
• Shift 3: Friday - Monday, 1 - 11 p.m. (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday off)

Read the full description here:
Youth Counselor Job Description