Juvenile Monitoring Specialist

Woodward Community Based Services • Ames, IA

8d • Remote

About The Position

Woodward Community Based Services (WCBS) is seeking a dependable, professional, and motivated Juvenile Monitoring Specialist to support youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The position promotes accountability, community safety, and positive outcomes by providing monitoring, supervision, and compliance services within the community. The role involves working independently, interacting with youth and families, and responding professionally to challenging situations. It requires flexibility, sound judgment, strong communication, and accurate documentation to help youth meet court-ordered requirements and supervision expectations.

This is a community-based, home-office position serving Story, Boone, and Hardin Counties, Iowa. The specialist travels throughout the assigned counties to conduct monitoring activities. Evening and weekend work may be needed for monitoring activities and curfew checks. The position is full-time and pays $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience requirements: a four-year degree from an accredited college or university; at least two years of college education and a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent experience working with at-risk youth; or a high school diploma or GED with at least two years of supervised experience working with youth.
• Valid driver's license and appropriate vehicle liability insurance.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and respond professionally to challenging situations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for monitoring activities and curfew checks.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Successful completion of all required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor youth compliance with court-ordered requirements, supervision expectations, and behavioral guidelines.
• Conduct random and unannounced curfew checks.
• Assist with electronic monitoring activities and track compliance with monitoring requirements.
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing as required by program guidelines and individual supervision plans.
• Monitor school attendance and other assigned requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed records of monitoring activities, compliance concerns, incidents, and relevant information.
• Organize and prioritize caseload responsibilities and complete monitoring activities consistently and appropriately.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, families, and other authorized individuals involved in monitoring.
• Recognize potential concerns, exercise sound judgment, and report significant issues or violations through appropriate procedures.
• Travel throughout the assigned counties to complete monitoring activities and meet program needs.

Benefits

• $900 monthly vehicle reimbursement to help offset community-based travel costs.
• $75 monthly cell phone reimbursement for work-related communication.
• Training and guidance on program expectations, monitoring procedures, documentation requirements, and professional responsibilities.
• Access to eligible employee benefits offered by the organization.
• Home-based office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED