What are the responsibilities and job description for the YOUTH WORKER position at Linn County?
JOB
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 centers100% County paid basic life insurance 12 paid holidays per year Training & professional development opportunitiesHourly Wage: New Hire: $22.84 · 90 days: $23.99 · 1 year: $25.34 · 2 years: $26.72 · 3 years: $28.16About Youth Worker: Supervises, monitors, maintains security and safety of court ordered dependent, neglected or delinquent youth at the Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services Center or Linn County Child and Youth Development/Peer Group.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.Admits new residents including interviewing youth, parents and officer or caseworker to obtain needed information.Records behavior observations and keeps daily reports and resident's/participant’s personal records.Performs record keeping, statistics and other paperwork as required.Drives van or other designated vehicle to transport program participants.Supervises program activities as required.Performs light maintenance tasks as required.Enforces rules consistently and fairly. Promotes, encourages and supports appropriate behavior.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Wednesday | 6:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday off Full details available here: Youth Worker Job Description
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 centers100% County paid basic life insurance 12 paid holidays per year Training & professional development opportunitiesHourly Wage: New Hire: $22.84 · 90 days: $23.99 · 1 year: $25.34 · 2 years: $26.72 · 3 years: $28.16About Youth Worker: Supervises, monitors, maintains security and safety of court ordered dependent, neglected or delinquent youth at the Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services Center or Linn County Child and Youth Development/Peer Group.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.Admits new residents including interviewing youth, parents and officer or caseworker to obtain needed information.Records behavior observations and keeps daily reports and resident's/participant’s personal records.Performs record keeping, statistics and other paperwork as required.Drives van or other designated vehicle to transport program participants.Supervises program activities as required.Performs light maintenance tasks as required.Enforces rules consistently and fairly. Promotes, encourages and supports appropriate behavior.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Wednesday | 6:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday off Full details available here: Youth Worker Job Description
Salary : $25 - $28
