Residential Officer  (Full Time)
Location: Gerald Hinzman Center, 1051 29th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52

Position Title: Residential Officer - .88 FTE (35 hrs. per week average)

Work Location:Gerald R. Hinzman Center105129thAVE SW Cedar RapidsIA 52404

Shift:10pm-7am Saturday, Sunday& Monday and 11pm - 7am Tuesday

Salary Range: $20.32 - $30.14 per hour

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: A direct service provider in a 24 hour community based corrections facility, which includes high contact interactions with residents which may be during emergent and demanding situations. Elicits and supports pro-social behaviors with the focus on programming to reduce recidivism and preparing residents for successful community reentry. The work requires the use of independent judgment, initiative, teamwork, communication, balanced approach of treatment and supervision, and developing quality relationships with clients.

EDUCATION: Minimum qualifications will require a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of human services or criminal justice experience OR two years of college OR any equivalent combination of college and human services or criminal justice experience to equal two years.

BENEFITS: State of Iowa offers an excellent benefit package. This includes health insurance, dental insurance, IPERS, deferred compensation with a match, paid life insurance policy, andflex spending. We also offer 11 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid driver's license.

Ability to be insured under the District's automobile insurance.

Bi-lingual preferred.

NOTE: Due to Federal Bureau of Prisons contract, the Bureau of Prisons must complete a criminal background check and approve hire.