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 opportunities
Hourly Wage:$27.13
About Youth Counselor - Male: 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.
Valid State of Iowa Driver’s License required.
Certifications required after hire are Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting, Medication Dispensing, CPR, Mandt, and Prison Rape Elimination Act.
