Northwest Iowa Youth Emergency Services Center in Cherokee, IA, is looking to hire a full time Male FT 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: Full-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cherokee, IA 51012 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cherokee, IA 51012: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
