On-Call Residential Officer - Temporary
About the role
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you thrive in dynamic and demanding situations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a key player in preparing clients for successful reentry into society as a Residential Officer at the Iowa Department of Corrections. As a Residential Officer in our 24-hour community-based corrections facility, you will be a direct service provider, engaging in high-contact interactions with clients. You will play an essential role in eliciting and supporting pro-social behaviors, with a focus on programming that fosters personal growth and reduces the risk of reoffending. We value initiative and independent judgment, and you will be part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively to observe and assess client behaviors and interactions. Your exceptional communication skills and ability to build quality relationships with clients will be essential in driving positive change.
Responsibilities
- Engaging in high-contact interactions with clients as a direct service provider
- Eliciting and supporting pro-social behaviors through programming that fosters personal growth and reduces risk of reoffending
- Using initiative and independent judgment as part of a multidisciplinary team to observe and assess client behaviors and interactions
- Building quality relationships with clients using exceptional communication skills to drive positive change
- Conducting facility security checks and searches
- Transporting clients within the community
- Employing effective behavior change techniques, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies
- Supporting case managers and clients in achieving their goals, considering individual needs, disabilities, trauma, and cultural responsiveness
- Responding to emergencies using appropriate defensive tactics and life-saving measures
Requirements
Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.