Summary

This part-time role involves working in a community corrections facility to support people preparing to reenter society after incarceration, through direct interactions, behavior guidance, and safety monitoring.

You'll handle tasks like security checks, client transport, and using techniques to encourage positive changes while collaborating with a team.

It's ideal for someone who is passionate about community impact, comfortable in high-pressure settings, and skilled at building trusting relationships.

Key Requirements

Strong communication skills for building relationships and supporting client growth
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in dynamic situations
Experience or training in behavior change techniques like motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies
Proficiency in observing, assessing, and responding to client behaviors
Commitment to safety, including emergency response, defensive tactics, and life-saving measures
Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity to individual needs, disabilities, and trauma
Ethical conduct, integrity, and attention to detail in a multidisciplinary team environment

Full Job Description

This is a part time position: 16 hours per week

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.

Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of tasks from conducting facility security checks and searches to transporting clients within the community. You'll be trained to employ effective behavior change techniques, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies, to facilitate lasting transformation.

Your dedication to client welfare extends to supporting case managers and clients in achieving their goals, considering individual needs, disabilities, trauma, and cultural responsiveness. Safety is paramount, and you will be prepared to respond to emergencies using appropriate defensive tactics and life-saving measures.

We value integrity, ethical conduct, and attention to detail in all aspects of our work, and we invite you to become an integral part of our team dedicated to transforming lives and promoting community safety.

If you're ready to take on this fulfilling and impactful role, apply now and join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.

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