Northwest Iowa Youth Emergency Services Center in Cherokee, IA, is looking to hire a part-time female youth worker.

Job Overview
Under general supervision, is responsible for work involving supervision of the daily activities of delinquent and dependent youth at the Youth Emergency Services Center.

Responsibilities
– Supervise daily activities of juvenile delinquents residing in the facility
– Record behavior observation reports
– Promote and support appropriate behavior
– Provide group and individual counseling for all residents
– Provide crisis intervention counseling for clients
– Make sound and independent judgments quickly under a high stress setting
– Enforce rules consistently
– Adapt to changes
– Have working knowledge of the care, counseling, and management of delinquent juveniles
– Be readily available for emergency situations
– Physically restrain clients, if necessary

Requirements
– Must be able to get clearance on child abuse registry, sexual offender’s registry, Dept. of Public Safety checks and criminal history checks
– Be in good physical condition
– Must be at least 19 years of age
– High school diploma or GED or be actively enrolled in obtaining a GED
– Have a valid driver’s license

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 32 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift