Part-Time Youth Detention Worker Job at Pottawattamie County, IA, Council Bluffs, IA

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  • Pottawattamie County, IA
  • Council Bluffs, IA

Job Description

Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : Council Bluffs, IA
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2025-019
Department: Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center
Opening Date: 03/21/2025


ANNOUNCEMENT & PURPOSE OF POSITION


The Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, located in Council Bluffs, is looking for part-time Youth Detention Workers. This is an EXCELLENT opportunity for those interested in law enforcement, social work, criminal justice, mental health services, education, psychology, etc., to gain experience working with at risk youth.

The detention center is a 25-bed locked facility that houses both male and female juveniles between the ages of 12 and 17 years old.

An individual in this position can expect to work part-time hours, flexible around other employment and college coursework. Shifts and hours available include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Other great benefits of this position include:
- Weekend differential pay of .50/hr.
- Time and a half holiday pay
- Earned vacation
- Paid training
- Uniforms provided
- Potential for full-time advancement
- IPERS covered employment
- Paid internships

Please note, you MUST include 3 references with your application!

Pay for this position will increase to $21/hr. on July 1, 2025!!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


The Youth Corrections Worker is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

Ensuring the safety and security of all juveniles and the facility

The direct supervision and care of detained youth

Intake process of detained juveniles

Conduct group sessions

Guide the juveniles through daily programming

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY


Experience working with youth preferred, but not required.

Ability to be a role model and positive influence for at risk youth.
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES


High School Diploma or equivalent (prefer college hours).

Must be able to pass a thorough background check, pre-employment health and drug screens.
- Weekend differential pay of .50/hr.
- Time and a half holiday pay
- Earned vacation
- Paid training
- Uniforms provided
- Potential for full-time advancement
- IPERS covered employment
- Paid internships

These can all be discussed in further detail during the interview.
01


What is your availability for the 7am-3pm shift, on any given day of the week? Please describe in detail.
02


What is your availability for the 3pm-11pm shift, on any given day of the week? Please describe in detail.
03


What is your availability for the 11pm-7am shift, on any given day of the week? Please describe in detail.
04


What is your availability for weekends and holidays? Please describe in detail.
Required Question Pottawattamie County, IA

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Internship, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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