JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist- Washington County Youth Center

About the role

Location: 330 S 5300 W Hurricane, Utah, 84737 United States. Background check required: Yes. Drug test required: Yes. Schedule code: B - Competitive Career Service.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, oversee and work closely with high risk/violent youth offenders
• Schedule and provide supervision of individual and group activities
• Writes court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans, and supervision standards
• 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
• 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 (Ideal):
  • 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.
  • A valid Utah Driver's License.
  • Pay range: $18.55 - $29.45 – Typically starts at $18.55 per hour.
• Youth Development Specialist (Ideal):
  • 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.
  • A valid Utah Driver's License.
  • Pay range: $20.69 - $32.81 – Typically starts at $20.74 per hour.
• Preference may be given to candidates who are:
  • 21 years of age or older
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
• Qualifying work experience: 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

The position is eligible for a full benefits package. In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. Other benefits may include:

• 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.

Pay

Salary – $18.55 - $20.74 Hourly Wage.

Schedule

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On