TRACKER - FEMALE

Linn 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 insurance 
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS) 
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums and cash rewards to eligible employees 
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 100% County paid basic life insurance 
• 12 paid holidays per year 
• Tuition reimbursement program available to eligible employees 
• Training & professional development opportunities
  
  

• Meets regularly with youth and families to provide direct support, supervision, and behavioral guidance. 
• Collects urine samples and monitors electronic tracking systems to ensure client compliance.
• Maintains frequent communication with Juvenile Court Officers to coordinate services and share updates on client progress. 
• Attends staff meetings, individual supervision, and trainings to improve practice and alignment with department goals. 
• Completes timely and accurate documentation of all client meetings, services provided, and progress notes. 
• Assists youth in accessing and navigating education, employment, and treatment resources. 
• Provides transportation to school, counseling sessions, nonprofit work, and other essential appointments. 
• Supports crisis management, mediates conflicts, and reinforces behavioral expectations with both clients and families. 
• Investigates client whereabouts as needed and uses electronic systems to track or validate locations.
• Encourages prosocial decision-making and long-term goal setting through coaching, role-playing, and positive reinforcement.

• Associates degree in the social sciences or a related field required.  
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience working with delinquent adolescents in the juvenile justice system and/or their families. 
• Must have own transportation and proof of auto insurance. 
• 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 include Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting, C.P.R. and MANDT.

Salary : $29 - $49,400