JJYS Technician I - Split Mountain Youth Center
About The Position
This role involves working closely with youth ordered into the care and custody of JJYS. Responsibilities include monitoring visitors and residents, scheduling and coordinating activities, assisting with perimeter checks, and resolving potentially dangerous situations to ensure safety. New hires will participate in a week of New Employee Training and a week of verbal and physical de-escalation training within the first 90 days. The position also requires transporting youth and providing a continuum of intervention, supervision, and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Requirements
- Availability to work rotating shifts, days, swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays.
- High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations.
- Work requires physical exertion and requires the ability to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates 19 years of age or older
- Candidates with a high school diploma or GED
- Candidates that speak multiple languages
- A valid Utah Driver's License
Responsibilities
- Work closely with youth ordered into the care and custody of JJYS
- Monitor visitors and residents within the facility
- Schedule and coordinate activities for the youth
- Assist the Control Supervisor by making perimeter checks
- Resolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and or the public by applying appropriate intervention techniques to people, facilities and property
- Transport Youth
- Provide a continuum of intervention, supervision, and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety
- Communicate 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
