What are the responsibilities and job description for the YOUTH LEADER position at Linn County?
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?
New Hire: $21.24 · 90 days: $22.28 · 1 year: $23.44 · 2 years: $24.72 · 3 years: $26.10
About Youth Leader:
Under supervision of Youth Counselors, will be expected to oversee daily activity of the residents of the Juvenile Detention Center.
1 - 11 p.m.
(Monday - Wednesday off)
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
New Hire: $21.24 · 90 days: $22.28 · 1 year: $23.44 · 2 years: $24.72 · 3 years: $26.10
About Youth Leader:
Under supervision of Youth Counselors, will be expected to oversee daily activity of the residents of the Juvenile Detention Center.
- Leads groups.
- Monitors free time involvement.
- Keeps daily records.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- 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.
- At least three (3) years of college and at least 3 months of experience working with high-risk youth
OR - At least three and a half (3.5) years of experience working with high-risk youth
- Must meet requirements and licensing regulations, including ability to pass a drug test after offer of hire; 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.
- Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of employment.
- Certifications required after hire include Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting, C.P.R., Mandt and Prison Rape Elimination Act.
- Regular work attendance required.
- Must remain awake and aware of surroundings at all times.
1 - 11 p.m.
(Monday - Wednesday off)
Salary : $23 - $44,179
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