JJYS Technician II-Millcreek Youth Center
About The Position
The JJYS Technician II works at the Millcreek Youth Center in Ogden, Utah, working closely with youth placed in the care and custody of the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS). The role provides supervision, intervention, and rehabilitation support while helping maintain the safety of youth, staff, visitors, and the public. The position is full-time and on-site. Employees must be available to work rotating day, swing, and graveyard shifts, as well as weekends and holidays. During the first 90 days after hire, employees participate in one week of new employee training about working with youth and families and one week of verbal and physical de-escalation training. The role involves high-risk situations that may require physical intervention to de-escalate hostile or volatile behavior, as well as recurring physical exertion.
Requirements
- Be available to work rotating day, swing, and graveyard shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing, and read and understand information presented in writing.
- Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking over rough surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and repeatedly or for extended periods lifting items up to 50 pounds.
- Be able to participate in verbal and physical de-escalation training and perform physical intervention when needed to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations.
Nice To Haves
- Be 19 years of age or older.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Speak multiple languages.
- Hold a valid Utah driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with youth ordered into JJYS care and custody.
- Monitor visitors and residents within the facility.
- Schedule and coordinate activities for youth.
- Assist the Control Supervisor by conducting perimeter checks.
- Apply appropriate intervention techniques to resolve potentially dangerous situations and protect staff, clients, the public, facilities, and property.
- Transport youth.
- Provide intervention, supervision, and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety.
- Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing, and read and understand written information.
Benefits
- Job stability within a well-established organization.
- Career growth and opportunities to develop skills and gain leadership opportunities.
- Meaningful work benefiting the community.
- A supportive work environment that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
- Work/life balance is emphasized as part of the organization's culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
