JJYS Technician I - Washington County Youth Center

Key Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in planning programs for youth.
• Counsels youth under supervision.
• Provides direct care, supervision, and control of youth in secure, multi-use and related facilities.
• Oversees delinquent youth in group settings, individual encounters, visitations and community involvement activities.
• Schedules activities and resolves potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and or the public.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Coordinates and refers services of community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the court, and/or other community partners with families, clients, or patients receiving services.
• Affords assistance in identifying and applying appropriate security, safety, and/or control intervention techniques or devices to secure people, facilities, property, supplies or equipment.
• Communicates information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.

Qualifications

• The Ideal Candidate: Motivated individual who enjoys being challenged while working with troubled youth.
• Availability: Available to work rotating shifts, which will include primarily nights but may also include days, weekends and holidays.
• Qualifications: Valid Utah Driver's License.
• Minimum Requirements: May be given to candidates 19+ years of age, May be given to candidates who have a high school diploma or GED.

About The Role

Location: 330 S 5300 W, Hurricane, Utah, 84737 United States

Background Check Required: Yes

Drug Test Required: Yes

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, We Believe Hard Work Is Important, But Balance Is Essential. Finding Work/life Balance Is a Vital Element To Our Culture. To Find Out More About WHY Utah, Click Here.

Other Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain 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: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• JJYS Team Members Have The Unique Opportunity To See The Impacts Of Their Hard Work And Dedication To Improve The Well-being Of Youth.
• JJYS Team Members Provide Critical Support And Guidance To Youth At-risk For Delinquency While They Transition Into Adulthood.
• Together, We Can Help Improve The Lives And Welfare Of Young People In The Care Of JJYS.

The State Of Utah Offers a Total Compensation Package That Consists Of Much More Than Your Paycheck

• 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.
• Additional Benefits: Employee discount program, free counseling and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement and much more.

The Agency

The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families of Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a continuum of prevention, intervention, supervision and rehabilitation services and programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. For more information on Juvenile Justice and Youth Services with the Department of Health and Human Services, please click here!

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.