YOUTH COUNSELOR - MALE

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. 

Shift 1:
Sunday - Thursday
3 - 11 p.m. 
(Friday, Saturday off) 

Shift 2:
Tuesday - Saturday 
3 - 11 p.m. 
(Sunday, Monday off) 

Read the full description here: Youth Counselor Job Description

Learn more about Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services here: Linn County Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services Website