Under general supervision, performs responsible duties related to the care, security, welfare, and custody of youth at the Polk County Juvenile Detention Center. Youth Service Workers are mainly responsible for direct care of youth and security/safety of the center; perform as back up to intake, transportation, and control center staff.
- Graduation from high school or equivalent, and
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Three years of relevant work experience in an institutional setting dealing with the welfare of dependent or delinquent youth, or
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Associate’s Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or related, and
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One year of relevant work experience in an institutional setting dealing with the welfare of dependent or delinquent youth, or
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Any equivalent combination of education and experience that will have provided the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Special Requirements:
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Candidate is required to obtain certification in Safe Crisis Management, or equivalent, within six months of hire and maintain annually.
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Candidate must be able to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid and Medication Manager Certification within six months of hire and maintain annually.
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Candidate must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and physical capacity testing to ensure candidate meets the essential physical requirements of the position.
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Candidate must pass a physical examination every three years.
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Candidate must pass a tuberculosis test annually.
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Candidate must pass a Criminal History Record Check through the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation and a Child/Adult Abuse Record Check through the Iowa Department of Human Services as defined in the State of Iowa licensing and approved standards (IAC 441, Chapter 105). Annual checks are required.
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A drug screen is required prior to final offer of employment.
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A valid State of Iowa driver’s license is required. Candidate must obtain a Class D Chauffeur’s license within six months of hire and maintain annually.
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Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime outside of normal work hours with minimal advance notice as required.
Polk County is committed to providing a work environment that is representative, at all levels, of the citizens we serve. Equal opportunities are available to all applicants and current employees regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
