JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Millcreek Youth Center

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor, oversee and work closely with non-custody youth
• May at times work with high-risk/violent youth offenders while covering at a facility
• Schedule and provide supervision of individual and group activities
• Aid in teaching a variety of pro-social, academic, and vocational skills
• Implement specialized treatment plans
• Co-facilitate individual, family, or group sessions with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
• Pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary
• Resolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, or the public
• Transport youth
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally

Qualifications

• The Ideal Youth Development Associate: Two years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, two years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal two years.
• The Ideal Youth Development Specialist: Four years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, four years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal four years.
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Preference may be given to candidates who are 21 years of age or older.
• Qualifying work experience includes paid work at any JJYS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools (working with at-risk or delinquent youths), juvenile probation/parole, law enforcement, correctional officer, or programs that work with at-risk or delinquent youths.
• Non-qualifying work experience includes volunteer work with youth or unpaid experience.

About The Role

Location: 790 W 12th St Ogden, Utah, 84404 United States

Background Check Required: Yes

Drug Test Required: Yes

Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service

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.

Why You Should Join Our Team

The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families in 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.

Supplemental Information

High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations.

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.

Additional Information

Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.