JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Weber County

About the role

The position is located at 1305 S. 700 W., Ogden, Utah, 84404.

Key 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
• Affix 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. A valid Utah Driver's License.
• 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. A valid Utah Driver's License.

Benefits

• Job Stability
• Career Growth
• Meaningful Work
• Supportive Work Environment

About The Role

Location – 1305 S. 700 W. Ogden, Utah, 84404 United States

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.

Supplemental Information

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