JJYS Technician II - Washington County Youth Center
About The Position
The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families of Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a continuum of prevention, intervention, supervision and rehabilitation services and programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. JJYS team members have the unique opportunity to see the impacts of their hard work and dedication to improve the well-being of youth. JJYS team members provide critical support and guidance to youth at-risk for delinquency while they transition into adulthood. Together, we can help improve the lives and welfare of young people in the care of JJYS.
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
- Career Growth
- Meaningful Work
- Supportive Work Environment
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
