JJYS Technician II - Salt Lake Valley Youth Center
About The Position
This is a full-time position at the Salt Lake Valley Youth Center. The JJYS Technician II works closely with youth in the care and custody of JJYS, monitoring visitors and residents, scheduling and coordinating activities, and assisting the Control Supervisor with perimeter checks. A key responsibility is resolving potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and the public through appropriate intervention techniques. New hires will participate in a one-week New Employee Training within the first 90 days, focusing on principles and practices with youth and families, as well as a one-week verbal and physical de-escalation training to equip them with skills for working with youth exhibiting challenging behaviors. The role also involves transporting youth and providing a continuum of intervention, supervision, and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. Effective communication, both written and verbal, is essential.
Requirements
- Minimum Requirements: Candidate would like to be a part of a thriving team, focused on changing young lives, supporting families, and keeping communities safe.
- Availability to work rotating shifts, days, swing, graveyard, weekends, and holidays.
- A valid Utah Driver's License
Nice To Haves
- Preference: Candidates 19 years of age or older
- Preference: Candidates with a high school diploma or GED
- Preference: Candidates that speak multiple languages
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
- Full benefits package
- Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.
- Dental and Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
- Paid Leave: 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidays
- Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.
- Additional Benefits: Employee discount program, free counseling and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement and much more.
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
