YOUTH COUNSELOR - FEMALE

Salary : $56,430.40 AnnuallyLocation : Linn County Juvenile Detention Center, IAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2026-00025Department: JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERDivision: YS-DETENTION - 0125AOpening Date: 03/05/2026FLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: PRDescriptionLinn 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 insuranceIowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums and cash rewards to eligible employeesFree on-site fitness centers100% County paid basic life insurance12 paid holidays per yearTuition reimbursement program available to eligible employeesTraining & professional development opportunitiesHourly Wage: $27.13 About Youth Counselor:Assumes responsibility for the supervision, safety, security and behavior management of dependent, neglect or delinquent youth at the Juvenile Detention Center.Essential FunctionsSupervises dependent, neglected or delinquent youth residing in the Juvenile Detention Center.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.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.Provides group and individual counseling for all residents.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.Observes and records description of behavior for the purpose of program planning and for recommendation to the court.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, time outs, mediation essays, etc.Minimum Qualifications & RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following:Bachelor's degree and at least six (6) months of experience in the care, counseling and management of dependent, neglected and delinquent adolescentsORAt least four and a half years (4.5) years of experience in the care, counseling and management of dependent, neglected and delinquent adolescentsSpecial Requirements: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.Certifications required after hire are Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting, Medication Dispensing, CPR, Mandt, Prison Rape Elimination Act and Gentle Self Defense Training.ShiftSunday - Thursday3 - 11 p.m.(Friday, Saturday off)Read the full description here:Learn more about Linn County Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services here: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.