JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Slate Canyon Youth Center

About the Role

Location: 1991 S State Provo, Utah, 84606 United States. Background check required. Drug test required. Schedule Code: B – Competitive Career Service. Full-time position eligible for a full benefits package. In-office/on-site work.

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
• Assist with 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
• May 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

This recruitment will be filled as a Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist depending on your qualifications.

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. Typically starts at $18.55 per hour (range $18.55–$29.45).

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. Typically starts at $20.74 per hour (range $20.74–$32.81).

Preference may be given to candidates who are 21 years of age or older and who have a high school diploma or GED.

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: volunteer work with youth or unpaid experience.

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.

The Agency

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. Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.