Youth Worker-Open Until Filled

About the role

Salt Lake County seeks individuals passionate about making a positive impact in their community. This position offers a supportive work environment with various benefits and perks designed to enhance employee satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Performs shelter and crisis intakes to identify appropriate services and safety measures.
• Orients youth to agency policies, programs, and expectations.
• Maintains professional demeanor, complies with agency policies and procedures, and adheres to Pledge of Confidentiality and DHHS Provider Code of Conduct.
• Supervises daily hygiene and chores, prepares meals, and provides crisis intervention.
• Provides supervision of programs for youth and addresses potentially dangerous situations.
• Maintains a healthy living environment for youth.
• Plans and facilitates recreational activities and skills groups.
• Documents all pertinent information in clients' online records.
• Administers medication as prescribed and ensures that medication is secured per agency policy.
• Coordinates services with guardians/caseworkers, schedule therapy, and refer to community resources.
• Searches for youth and their belongings for weapons or contraband and confiscates unapproved or illegal materials if needed.
• Provides crisis intervention, including approved verbal de-escalation and physical hold techniques if needed.
• Engages and mentors youth using a trauma-informed approach.
• Interfaces with law enforcement, Division of Child and Family Services, Juvenile Justice Youth Services, or other referring parties and community partners.
• Provides information and assistance to clients and the public regarding community resources.

Requirements

• Associates degree, or the equivalent number of undergraduate hours (60 credits/hour), from an accredited college or university, OR an equivalent combination of related education and direct client care experience in a human services-related position that is equivalent to two (2) years of full-time experience.
• Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
• Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
• May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.
• Pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
• A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.
• A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of working with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Trauma-informed care practices.
• Behavior management and crisis intervention methods.
• Child and adolescent development.
• Computer and documentation skills.
• Laws and agencies related to youth intervention and child protection.

Skills and Abilities

• To offer culturally sensitive care for youth in a residential setting.
• To use good judgment to respond effectively in crisis situations.
• To communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• To interact professionally with the public and community partners.
• To receive and appropriately retain confidential information.

Benefits

Includes several benefits and perks such as 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. Some positions have a hybrid work environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office. Additional Benefits may include Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution, Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees, Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account, 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option, Professional Development including professional membership fees paid, Tuition Reimbursement, Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

Pay

Details pay information will be provided upon interview.

Schedule

Currently have openings for Evening and Weekend shifts only. Shift details will be provided upon interview.