Youth Services Worker

State of Iowa - Executive Branch · Eldora, IA · 3 wk ago

OTHRFull-time

About the role

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of State Training School (STS) is seeking a Youth Services Worker (YSW) to join our team!

Responsibilities

Assist with the daily activities of students and maintaining order in their living units.
Provide leadership and structure through regular interaction, guidance, and monitoring and portray good role modeling skills in language, behavior, and attitude.
Work with students during recreation and leisure time activities, teaching sportsmanship, fairness, decision-making, and emotional control.
Escort students to programs on campus, communicate effectively to facilitate and participate in various aspects of treatment programs, and provide transportation for students if needed.
Help create a safe environment using visual observation, hearing, and effective awareness skills and ensure that students receive emergency medical assistance when needed.
Perform physical control and restraint of students using trained techniques and methods, assist in searches for missing students, monitor contraband, document headcounts, report security lapses or breakdowns, and perform other actions as needed for the safety of students and staff.

Requirements

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or G.E.D.; OR experience equal to two years of full-time work in a youth service program working directly in the treatment of adjudicated, at risk, or other youths needing service or assistance.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, patience, and empathy.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and free long-term disability insurance.

Pay

Competitive salary with an available shift differential of $0.90 per hour for second shift and $1.00 per hour for third shift.

Schedule

Full-time opportunity with a 10-hour shift/4 days per week typically consisting of evenings and weekends.

Additional Information

For more STS info: https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/state-training-school

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Eldora Highlights: STS is located in Eldora, a quaint community with a population of approximately 2,800 residents, located in north central Iowa. Eldora is an Iowa River Greenbelt Community and the Iowa River Greenbelt Scenic Drive winds through a picturesque landscape of valleys, woods, and streams. With easy access to the Iowa River and Pine Lake, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, kayaking, canoeing, hunting, and fishing, as well as the many educational opportunities, cultural activities, and entertainment events nearby, including a picturesque 9-hole golf course surrounded by Pine Lake State Park. Eldora is 45 minutes away from Ames and Cedar Falls, 30 minutes from Marshalltown, and only 20 minutes from Iowa Falls. Des Moines, Iowa’s capital, is just 1 hour and 15 minutes away. Ames, Iowa is the home of Iowa State University, featuring one of the nation’s premier Engineering schools and leading Veterinary and Agricultural programs. Iowa State University Cedar Falls is the home of the University of Northern Iowa, University of Northern Iowa. Iowa Falls is the home of Ellsworth Community College. Ellsworth Community College. Des Moines has one of the nation’s finest State Fairs and is home to the Iowa Cubs, Casey’s Center (host site of NCAA Basketball, premier concerts), and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation’s largest skatepark. The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Graduation from high school or G.E.D.; OR experience equal to two years of full-time work in a youth service program working directly in the treatment of adjudicated, at risk, or other youths needing service or assistance.