JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist- Washington County Youth Center
About The Position
The Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services is hiring a Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist at the Washington County Youth Center in Hurricane, Utah. The position works closely with high-risk and violent youth offenders, providing supervision, mentoring, crisis support, and assistance with treatment and skill development. The hiring level depends on the candidate’s qualifications. Associates start at $18.55 per hour and Specialists start at $20.74 per hour. This is a full-time, on-site position eligible for a full benefits package. A background check is required. The role includes physical intervention with clients to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations. Employees must pass the Integrated Crisis Response intervention program within 90 days of employment and provide crisis intervention when necessary. The application period continues until positions are filled; the posting may close after the minimum advertising period if a sufficient applicant pool is received.
Requirements
- For the Youth Development Associate level: two years of paid work experience with troubled or at-risk youth, two years of full-time education, or a combination of education and experience totaling two years.
- For the Youth Development Specialist level: four years of paid work experience with troubled or at-risk youth, four years of full-time education, or a combination of education and experience totaling four years.
- A valid Utah Driver's License.
- Pass the Integrated Crisis Response intervention program within 90 days of employment.
- Qualifying work experience must be paid; volunteer work and other unpaid youth experience do not qualify.
Nice To Haves
- Preference may be given to candidates who are 21 years of age or older.
- Preference may be given to candidates with a high school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Mentor, oversee, and work closely with high-risk and violent youth offenders.
- Schedule and provide supervision for individual and group activities.
- Write court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans, and supervision standards.
- Assist with teaching pro-social, academic, and vocational skills.
- Implement specialized treatment plans.
- Co-facilitate individual, family, or group sessions with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner.
- Pass the Integrated Crisis Response intervention program within 90 days of employment and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
- Resolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, or the public.
- Transport youth.
- Communicate clearly and concisely in writing, read and understand written information, speak effectively, and listen to and understand verbal information.
Benefits
- Full benefits package eligibility.
- Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account; opt-out cash benefit available.
- Multiple dental and vision plan options.
- 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
- 10% employer contribution to a Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II), with a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or Defined Contribution Plan option.
- Employee discount program.
- Free counseling and wellness benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
