JUVENILE DETENTION & DIVERSION SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Job Title Supervises daily operations of Linn County's Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services (JDDS), providing leadership and coordination for staff working with youth in both secure and community-based settings. Job Description Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public! Why work at Linn County? Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget) Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS) Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees Free on-site fitness centers 100% County paid basic life insurance 12 paid holidays per year Training & professional development opportunities Hourly Wage: Minimum: $34.07 | Midpoint: $40.54 Essential Functions Supervises diversion and detention staff, providing daily guidance, scheduling, and performance evaluations. Assigns clients to diversion staff and monitors caseload progress and program participation. Coordinates court hearings and resident preparation with case coordinators, attorneys, and juvenile court officers. Manages the intake process including entry into Evolv and ongoing census tracking. Prepares, posts, and adjusts staff schedules in Dayforce; ensures coverage ratios are maintained. Coordinates vehicle maintenance and monitors usage and mileage for the JDDS vehicle fleet. Orders and tracks electronic monitoring devices and other diversion supplies to ensure availability. Completes monthly diversion statistics, staff payroll, and timesheet verification. Leads staff meetings, facilitates training, conducts interviews, and provides routine check-ins with staff. Provides direct support to residents and staff, including coverage on pods, supervision during activities, and problem-solving as needed. Minimum Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's Degree in social sciences or a related field. Two (2) years of experience in the last five (5) years in a related field required with experience in the care, counseling, and management of dependent, neglected, or delinquent youth, including some experience in the development, supervision, or administration of juvenile corrections or child protective programs. An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for this position may be considered. Special Necessary Requirements: May require the following specialized licenses and certifications: Medication Dispensing Certification, CPR Certification, Mandt Certification. Must complete Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training within 1 year of date of hire. Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of employment. Subject to criminal and credit history review. Valid Driver's License required. Shift Wednesday - Saturday 1 - 11 p.m. (Sunday - Tuesday off) Benefits Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave and holidays as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives. For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click HERE Location Linn County Juvenile Detention Center, IA Contact Information Address: Jean Oxley Public Service Center 935 Second Street S.W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404-2100 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Website: