JJYS Technician II - SouthWest Youth Center

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

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The JJYS Technician II - SouthWest Youth Center 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 the Control Supervisor with perimeter checks, and resolving potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and the public. New hires will participate in a one-week New Employee Training within the first 90 days, covering principles and practices in working with youth and families, as well as a one-week verbal and physical de-escalation training. The role also includes transporting youth and providing a continuum of intervention, supervision, and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. Effective written communication is essential.

The State of Utah emphasizes work-life balance and offers a comprehensive total compensation package. Benefits include job stability, career growth opportunities, meaningful work contributing to the community, and a supportive work environment. JJYS team members play a crucial role in improving the well-being of at-risk youth during their transition into adulthood. The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS), provides a continuum of prevention, intervention, supervision, and rehabilitation services and programs for youth offenders, prioritizing public safety.

Requirements

• Availability to work rotating shifts, days, swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays.

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

• 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
• Career Growth
• Meaningful Work
• Supportive Work Environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED