Lead Youth Development Specialist-Millcreek Youth Center

Full‑Time position eligible for a full benefits package. Salary: $23.08 per hour. In‑Office work. Recruiter: Lupe Orozco (lorozco@utah.gov). Application deadline: Continuous until filled (posting may close after minimum 3‑business‑day advertising period if a sufficient applicant pool is received).

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and works closely with high risk/volatile youth with complex behavioral problems.
• Assesses client physical, mental, social and behavioral needs.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
• Conducts individual, family, or group counseling sessions in accordance with the established treatment plan.
• Identifies and applies appropriate security, safety, and control intervention techniques.
• Supervises youth with complex behavioral needs.
• Writes court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans and supervision standards.
• Leads or functionally supervises staff; delegates work assignments, monitors/reviews quality of work, schedules staff, provides technical assistance or training, provides input on performance appraisals, hiring and discipline.
• Makes decisions consistent with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Transports youth.
• Speaks clearly, concisely and effectively; able to listen to and understand information presented verbally.
• Able to read and understand written information.
• Must have passed the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment (coordinated by Juvenile Justice).

Qualifications

• Preference may be given to candidates 21 years of age and a high school diploma or GED.
• Six years of paid working experience with troubled or at‑risk youth; or six years of full‑time education; or a combination of education and experience totalling six years.
• A valid Utah Driver's License.
• Qualifying work experience includes paid work at any JJYS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools, juvenile probation/parole, law enforcement, or programs that work with at‑risk or delinquent youths.
• Non‑qualifying work experience: volunteer work with youth and unpaid experience.

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture.

• 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: $23.08 per hour.