Residential Officer

State of Iowa • Mason City - 50401 - Cerro Gordo County, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency
• Passionate about making a positive impact in your community
• Thrive in dynamic and demanding situations
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to build quality relationships with clients
• Integrity, ethical conduct, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a 24-hour community-based corrections facility
• Experience as a direct service provider
• Experience with high-contact interactions with clients
• Experience in programming that fosters personal growth and reduces the risk of reoffending
• Initiative and independent judgment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to observe and assess client behaviors and interactions
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies
• Consideration for individual needs, disabilities, trauma, and cultural responsiveness
• Preparedness to respond to emergencies using appropriate defensive tactics and life-saving measures

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility security checks and searches
• Transport clients within the community
• Employ effective behavior change techniques, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies
• Support case managers and clients in achieving their goals
• Respond to emergencies using appropriate defensive tactics and life-saving measures

Benefits

• Hourly pay ranging from $22.49 to $33.33, depending on experience
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual
• Opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)

What This Job Offers

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