Woodbury County, Iowa, a governmental unit as prescribed by the Iowa Code, will accept applications in Room 701 of the Woodbury County Court House, 620 Douglas Street, Sioux City, Iowa for the following position(s):

JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
TITLE: P/T Female Youth Worker*
(Part-time approximately 24 hours/week)

ENTRY SALARY: $13.94/hour (Plus Partial Benefits)

PAY GRADE 1

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for the daily care, personal guidance, and recreational programs for juveniles, ages 13-17; help establish and maintain detention care life and standards; and assists with counseling, guidance, and evaluation of juveniles pursuant to regulations established in the Iowa Administrative Code.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited high school with two (2) years of college related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with emphasis in Juvenile Justice and correctional problems; personal maturity necessary to cope with difficult detainees; ability to physically control youth if necessary. Bilingual skills will be considered beneficial. A completed County Application form, a resume and a copy of high school or college diploma are required.

Candidate for hire must successfully pass background checks, a physical exam, drug screening and a Caliper test prior to employment.

*Required by law to have one male and one female youth worker on each shift. This vacancy is for a part-time female youth worker. Males may apply for future vacancies.

The employer will not refuse to hire a disabled applicant who is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Applicants for employment should contact the Human Resources Dept., Room 701, of the Woodbury County Court House between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further information. Deadline for receipt of applications shall be: 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2008. www.woodburyiowa.com

Human Resources Dept., Room 701
Woodbury County Court House
620 Douglas Street
Sioux City, Iowa 51101

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