All applicants must have a high school degree or GED. Experience in working with juveniles, special needs children and a college degree in criminology or social work is preferred but not required. Applicants must have skills including but not limited to:

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• Basic computer and technology skills (i.e. digital camera operations, Windows Office)

• A valid driver's license in the state of Iowa.

• Have a residence and a phone number they can be reached directly at

• Be a legal citizen of the United States

• Able to pass an employment physical examination (including a drug screening)

• Applicants must be clear from any abuse or violent crimes both past and present.

• Applicants must be clear from any drug abuse crimes past and present.

• Applicants must be clear from any abuse or neglect of a minor both past and present.

• Ability to supervise juveniles as an authority figure.

• Providing safety and security to both residents and co-workers.

• Promptly doing paperwork in a PC based environment.

• Medication Administration

• First Aid/CPR

• Techniques to diffuse anger and potential violence

• Ability to use mechanical restraints

• Mandt techniques or equivalent

• Mandatory Reporter Training

• Minimal organizational skills

• Minimal janitorial skills

• Minimal maintenance skills

• Minimal culinary skills

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These are many but not all of the requirements and expectations of all employees of NIRS part-time as well as full time. We do offer on the job training for those not currently certified.