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Youth Counselor - Male (5/10/23)
Company | Linn County, IA |
Address | , Cedar Rapids, Ia |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | $50,918 a year |
Expires | 2023-07-16 |
Posted at | 11 months ago |
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?
- Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
- 100% County paid basic life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement program available to eligible employees
- On-site fitness centers for $15 per year
- Training & professional development opportunities
- 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
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums and cash rewards to eligible employees
New Hire: $24.48/$25.09 · 90 days: $26.34 · 1 year: $27.73 · 2 years: $29.24 · 3 years: $30.78
- Wage goes to $25.09 effective 7/1/23.
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 or Linn County Child and Youth Development/Peer Group. Work is performed under general supervision. Knows the County’s Customer-Centered Culture principles, the County’s Mission, Strategic Plan and Core Values and demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction for all customers on a regular basis.
Essential Functions
- 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.
- Supervises dependent, neglected or delinquent youth residing in the Juvenile Detention Center.
- Performs some maintenance tasks when needed. Provides for maintenance of van.
- Implements medical instructions. Monitors medical needs of youth and refers problems to appropriate authority.
- Responds to emergency situations such as escape or suicide attempts, drug overdose, intoxicated youth, etc.
- 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.
- Promotes, encourages and supports appropriate behavior through relationship building, and confronts negative/inappropriate behavior in a professional manner.
- Provides group and individual counseling for all residents.
- Checks and maintains security and safety of residents on a continual basis.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- Observes and records description of behavior for the purpose of program planning and for recommendation to the court. Keeps daily records and reports.
- Physically restrains residents for the protection of themselves or others.
- Organizes, plans and implements structured daily activities for youth after assessing group dynamics and individual needs.
- Implements behavior management system utilizing a token economy, behavior contracting, level system, time outs, mediation essays, etc.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Ability to demonstrate awareness of the current stresses and problems facing adolescents and a basic understanding of the modern principles and practices involved with addressing these issues.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Certifications required after hire are Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting, Medication Dispensing, CPR, Mandt, Prison Rape Elimination Act and Gentle Self Defense Training.
- Knowledge of Juvenile Code.
- Ability to function as an effective member of the child care team.
- Ability to use sound judgment in the application of program guidelines to a wide variety of situations and behavior.
- Ability to assess emotional and physical needs of youth.
- Minimum of six (6) months of experience in the care, counseling and management of dependent, neglected and delinquent adolescents within the last five (5) years required, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities within the last five (5) years.
- Basic understanding of the social service and juvenile court systems.
- Working knowledge of the care, counseling and management of dependent, neglected, and delinquent youth.
- Working knowledge of the social sciences.
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changes.
- Working knowledge of group dynamics and behavior management techniques.
- Must meet requirements and licensing regulations, including; good physical condition and 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.
- Ability to receive, process and communicate information, orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationship with co-workers, other professionals, parents, and youth.
- Basic knowledge of drugs (legal and illegal) and their side effects.
- Bachelor's degree in the social sciences or a related field required.
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. Regular work attendance required. Must remain awake and aware of surroundings at all times. Voluntary overtime may be offered; working involuntary overtime is mandatory.
Shift
Friday - Tuesday (Wednesday/Thursday off)
3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
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