JJYS Technician II - Salt Lake Valley Youth Center

About the role

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.

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
• Aid the Control Supervisor by making perimeter checks
• Resolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and the public
• Apply appropriate intervention techniques to people, facilities, and property
• Transport youth offenders while ensuring public safety
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing

Qualifications

• Availability to work rotating shifts, days, swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays
• Candidates must be 19 years of age or older
• Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED
• Candidates must speak multiple languages
• A valid Utah Driver's License

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
• High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations. Work requires physical exertion and requires the ability to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.