DETENTION SUPPORT SPECIALIST - MALE

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.

• 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. 

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.

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