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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

YOUTH COUNSELOR - MALE (JUVENILE DETENTION)

Linn County Juvenile Detention Center, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$56K/yr - $56K/yr

0+ years exp

Linn County is committed to creating a customer-centered culture, and they are seeking a Youth Counselor to supervise and manage the behavior of youth in the Juvenile Detention Center. The role involves assessing the needs of the youth, implementing structured activities, providing counseling, and ensuring the safety and security of the residents.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

CounselingBehavior managementCrisis interventionPsychological assessmentRecord keepingEmpathyPhysical restraintCrisis managementPatienceObservation skillsCultural competenceCommunication skillsTeamworkConflict resolutionRelationship buildingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree and at least six (6) months of experience in the care, counseling and management of dependent, neglected and delinquent adolescents

At least four and a half years (4.5) years of experience in the care, counseling and management of dependent, neglected and delinquent adolescents

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

Benefits

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

Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.