JJYS Technician I-Southwest Utah Youth Center

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Cedar City, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves working with today's youth, offering a great way to start a career in Juvenile Justice as a Technician I. A Juvenile Justice Technician works with delinquent adolescents in various environments including short- and long-term secure confinement, multi-use facilities, and community-based programs.

Requirements

• Motivated individual who enjoys being challenged while working with troubled youth.
• Available to work rotating shifts, which will include primarily nights but may also include days, weekends and holidays.
• Has a valid Utah Driver's License.
• 19+ years of age
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning programs for youth, counsels youth under supervision, and provides direct care, supervision, and control of youth in secure, multi-use and related facilities.
• Works under moderate supervision with delinquent adolescents in short and long term secure confinement, observation, and assessment settings, in multi-use facilities or community based programs.
• Oversees delinquent youth in group settings, individual encounters, visitations and community involvement activities.
• Schedules activities and resolves potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and or the public.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Coordinates and refers services of community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the court, and/or other community partners with families, clients, or patients receiving services.
• Assists full time staff in identifying and applying appropriate security, safety, and/or control intervention techniques or devices to secure people, facilities, property, supplies or equipment.
• Communicates information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees