Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00094

Department: JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

Job classification: YOUTH WORKER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Criminology, Community and Social Services

Summary

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Centered 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)
• Access to 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
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage: $24.46

About the Role:

Supervises, monitors, maintains security and safety of court ordered dependent, neglected or delinquent youth at the Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services Center.

Examples of duties

• Conducts intake activities for residents including conducting interviews to obtain required information.
• Checks and maintains security and safety of residents on a continual basis.
• Responds to emergency situations that may occur, including escape and suicide attempts, drug overdose, intoxicated youth, etc.
• Physically restrains residents for the protection of themselves or others using non-mechanical restraints.
• Supervises dependent, neglected, or delinquent youth during the late evening and early morning hours.
• Monitors access to and within the building using cameras and security systems.
• May awaken residents, supervise showers, and dispense medication as needed.
• Supervises and monitors residents' behavior and maintains daily records.
• Performs data entry, file auditing, and reporting for program recordkeeping.
• Promotes, encourages, and supports appropriate behavior.
• Performs light maintenance tasks such as cleaning and laundry activities.
• Explains and enforces rules consistently and fairly. ?
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

One of the following is required:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 (two) years of experience in the care, counseling, and management of dependent, neglected, and delinquent adolescents.
• Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, sociology, criminal justice or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for this position may be considered.

Supplemental information

Saturday – Wednesday

11 p.m. – 7 a.m.

(Thursday, Friday off)

Learn more about Linn County Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services Here: Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services Website