What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Service-Learning Caseworker position at Orchard Place?
Job Title: Community Services Learning Caseworker
Location: Downtown Des Moines, Iowa
Job Type: Full-Time—evening and weekend hours required –11:30 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. (weekdays) and 8:30 a.m.-12:30 pm (Saturdays). 5 day work week alternating weekends.
Job Type: Full-Time—evening and weekend hours required –11:30 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. (weekdays) and 8:30 a.m.-12:30 pm (Saturdays). 5 day work week alternating weekends.
Pay for this position is posted at $19.00 per hour.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of at-risk youth? Do you have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Join our team as a Community Service Learning Caseworker and help empower young individuals to build better futures while contributing to community safety and well-being.
About the Program:
The Community Service Learning program provides intensive programming to support youth who have violated probation terms or are at risk of adjudication. This program acts as a detention alternative, offering structured after-school services, including intensive tracking, monitoring, supervision, community service, group sessions, and accountability self-evaluations. Staff collaborate with youth, families, and referring workers to address individual service needs and connect participants to appropriate resources.
The Community Service Learning program provides intensive programming to support youth who have violated probation terms or are at risk of adjudication. This program acts as a detention alternative, offering structured after-school services, including intensive tracking, monitoring, supervision, community service, group sessions, and accountability self-evaluations. Staff collaborate with youth, families, and referring workers to address individual service needs and connect participants to appropriate resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply the philosophy, values, commitments, and practices of the Sanctuary Model in daily client interactions.
- Actively support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion while respecting individual differences.
- Facilitate group sessions with youth using prescribed curriculum.
- Organize community worksites in collaboration with nonprofit agencies and private residents.
- Supervise and assist 5-8 youth in structured community service work environments.
- Transport clients to community service sites in an agency van (valid Iowa driver’s license required; motor vehicle record must meet agency guidelines).
- Maintain regular contact with Juvenile Court, families, and other relevant parties, acting as a liaison.
- Provide knowledge of community resources and referrals to connect youth and families to necessary services.
- Attend all scheduled meetings and trainings.
- Maintain accurate client files and records in accordance with program and funding source requirements.
- Foster professional relationships and maintain appropriate role boundaries with clients and staff.
- Contribute actively to the program team and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must currently possess a Bachelors Degree in a Human Services or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to perform essential duties effectively.
- Commitment to supporting at-risk youth and aligning with program values.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- A valid Iowa driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
- Willingness to undergo training and uphold professional standards.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a team dedicated to fostering positive change in the community. This role provides an opportunity to directly impact young lives, work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to meaningful community service initiatives.
Be part of a team dedicated to fostering positive change in the community. This role provides an opportunity to directly impact young lives, work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to meaningful community service initiatives.
Apply Today!
If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge, submit your application now and help shape brighter futures for our youth and communities.
If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge, submit your application now and help shape brighter futures for our youth and communities.
Criminal, Abuse Registry and Motor Vehicle Record checks completed.
Salary : $19
