TRACKER - Linn County, IA : Job Details

Salary : $49,400.00 AnnuallyLocation : Linn County Juvenile Detention Center, IAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2025-00071Department: JUVENILE DETENTION CENTEROpening Date: 07/23/2025FLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: PP DescriptionLinn 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

Hourly Wage:New Hire: $26.09 • 90 days: $27.39 • 1 year: $28.84 • 2 years: $30.41 • 3 years: $32.01About Tracker: The Tracker collaborates closely with Juvenile Court Services to supervise and support at-risk youth in the community, promoting successful outcomes and positive behavior change. This position engages youth and families through face-to-face interaction, behavior monitoring, and resource coordination to help juveniles meet probation expectations and transition successfully into adulthood. Essential Functions

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• 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.

Shift Tuesday - Saturday11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Sunday, Monday off) Read the full description here: Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click