YOUTH DETENTION WORKER II - FEMALE
Salary
$58,115.20 Annually
Location
Linn County Juvenile Detention Center, IA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00085
Department
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
Division
YS-DETENTION - 0125A
Opening Date
08/21/2026
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
PR
Description
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 Employees 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: $27.94
About the role:
Responsible for the supervision, safety, security, and behavior management of dependent, neglected or delinquent youth at the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center.
Essential Functions
- Supervises dependent, neglected, or delinquent youth residing in the Juvenile Detention Center.
- Assesses the psychological, physical, and emotional needs of the youth being referred.
- Conducts intake activities for residents including conducting interviews to obtain required information.
- 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.
- 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, including mechanical restraints when necessary.
- Dispenses medication to youth as needed.
- Observes and records description of behavior for the purpose of program planning and for recommendation to the court.
- Assists the Sheriff's Office with the transport of detained youth to medical facilities and maintains continuous supervision during emergency room visits.
- 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, resets, etc.
- May prepare and manage serving of meals for 10-20 people.
- Performs light maintenance tasks such as cleaning and laundry activities.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
One of the following is required:
- High school diploma or equivalent and 3 (three) years of experience in the care, counseling, and management of dependent, neglected, and delinquent adolescents
OR
- Associate's degree in human services, psychology, sociology, criminal justice or related field and 1 (one) year of experience in the care, counseling, and management of dependent, neglected, and delinquent adolescents
OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for this position may be considered.
Shift
Shift 1:
Tuesday - Saturday
3 - 11 p.m.
Sunday, Monday off
Shift 2:
Sunday - Thursday
3 - 11 p.m.
Friday, Saturday off
Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click HERE
Employer Linn County
Address Jean Oxley Public Service Center
935 Second Street S.W.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404-2100
Phone 319-892-5120
Website http://www.linncountyiowa.gov