Youth Detention Worker - MALE na Pottawattamie County, IA

About the Department

The Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, located in Council Bluffs, is looking for a full-time MALE Youth Detention Worker. This is an EXCELLENT opportunity for those interested in law enforcement, social work, criminal justice, mental health services, education, psychology, etc., to gain experience working with at risk youth.

The detention center is a 25-bed locked facility that houses both male and female juveniles between the ages of 12 and 17 years old.

An individual in this position can expect to work full-time hours, overnight 11pm - 7am.

Other great benefits of this position include: 
- Health Insurance
- Weekend differential pay of .50/hr.
- Time and a half holiday pay
- Earned vacation
- Sick Leave
- Paid training
- Uniforms provided
- IPERS covered employment
- Paid internships

Please note, you MUST include 3 references with your application! 

Position Duties

The Youth Corrections Worker is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

Ensuring the safety and security of all juveniles and the facility

The direct supervision and care of detained youth

Intake process of detained juveniles

Conduct group sessions

Guide the juveniles through daily programming

Minimum Qualifications

Experience working with youth preferred, but not required.

Ability to be a role model and positive influence for at risk youth. 

Other Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent (prefer college hours).  

Must be able to pass a thorough background check, pre-employment health and drug screens.