JJYS Technician I- SouthWest Youth Center

About the role

The Department of Health and Human Services operates the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS), providing a continuum of prevention, intervention, supervision, and rehabilitation services and programs to youth offenders while ensuring public safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with youth ordered into the care and custody of JJYS
• Monitor visitors and residents within the facility
• Schedule and coordinate activities for the youth
• Auxiliary duties under the supervision of the Control Supervisor
• Resolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and the public
• Transport youth offenders while assuring public safety
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 19 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Utah Driver's License
• Preference given to candidates who speak multiple languages

Skills

• Ability to work rotating shifts, days, swing, graveyard, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing

Benefits

• Job Stability: Security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization
• Career Growth: Opportunities for leadership within a large organization
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals
• Supportive Work Environment: Cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support
• Additional Benefits: Employee discount program, free counseling and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, and much more

Pay

Salary – $15.00 per hour

Schedule

Rotating shifts, days, swing, graveyard, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.
• Dental and Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
• Paid Leave: 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidays.
• Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.
• Employee discount program, free counseling and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, and much more.