Juvenile Monitoring Specialist in Ames, Iowa at Woodward Community Based Services

Woodward Community Based Services (WCBS) is seeking a dependable, professional, and motivated Juvenile Monitoring Specialist to support youth involved in the juvenile justice system. This position plays an important role in promoting accountability, community safety, and positive outcomes for youth by providing monitoring, supervision, and compliance services within their communities.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, interacting with youth and families, and responding professionally to challenging situations. This role requires flexibility, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain accurate documentation while helping youth meet court-ordered requirements and supervision expectations.

This is a community-based position that involves travel throughout Story, Boone, and Hardin Counties, with a home-based office and work performed in the community.

• Juvenile Monitoring: Monitor youth compliance with court-ordered requirements, supervision expectations, and established behavioral guidelines.
• Curfew Checks: Conduct random and unannounced curfew checks to verify compliance with assigned restrictions and supervision requirements.
• Electronic Monitoring: Assist with electronic monitoring activities and track compliance with applicable monitoring requirements.
• Drug and Alcohol Testing: Conduct drug and alcohol testing as required by program guidelines and individual supervision plans.
• School and Community Compliance: Monitor school attendance and other assigned requirements to help ensure youth are meeting established expectations.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed records of monitoring activities, compliance concerns, incidents, and other relevant information.
• Caseload Management: Organize and prioritize assigned responsibilities while ensuring monitoring activities are completed consistently and appropriately.
• Communication and Coordination: Communicate professionally with supervisors, families, and other authorized individuals involved in the monitoring process.
• Independent Decision-Making: Recognize potential concerns, exercise sound judgment, and communicate significant issues or violations through appropriate reporting procedures.
• Community-Based Services: Travel throughout the assigned counties to complete monitoring activities and meet program needs.

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:

• A four-year degree from an accredited college or university; or
• 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.

• Competitive Pay: $20.00 per hour.
• Monthly Vehicle Reimbursement: $900 to help offset the costs associated with community-based travel.
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: $75 to support work-related communication.
• Full-Time Employment: An opportunity to build a meaningful career supporting youth and families.
• Home-Based Office: Work from a home-based office while completing monitoring activities throughout the assigned counties.
• Training and Development: Training and guidance to help you understand program expectations, monitoring procedures, documentation requirements, and professional responsibilities.
• Employee Benefits: Access to eligible employee benefits offered by the organization.

If you're looking for a position where you can make a meaningful difference in your community while helping youth develop accountability and meet their responsibilities, we encourage you to apply. Join Woodward Community Based Services and become part of a team committed to supporting youth, promoting community safety, and creating opportunities for positive change.