JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist/Control Supervisor - Castle Country Youth Center
About The Position
The JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist/Control Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and scheduling activities of residents within a 24-hour JJS facility. This role involves providing constant supervision of all individual and group activities for at-risk youth, ensuring their whereabouts and activities are known. The position oversees the daily operations of the "Control Room" to maintain the safety and security of youth, employees, volunteers, and the public. Additionally, the Lead Youth Development Specialist/Control Supervisor supervises JJYS Technicians, which includes monitoring their work, providing training, scheduling, hiring, and evaluating performance.
Requirements
- Six years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth; six years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal six years.
- A valid Utah Driver's License.
- Paid work at any JJYS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools, juvenile probation/ parole, Law enforcement, or programs that work with at-risk or delinquent youths.
- Must pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates 21 years of age
- A high school diploma or GED
Responsibilities
- Oversees and works closely with high risk/volatile youth with complex behavioral problems.
- Assesses client physical, mental, social and behavioral needs.
- Mentor youth within a group setting and help them develop positive plans and goals.
- Provide counseling to youth both individually and in groups surrounding program/facility rules, regulations, and guidelines.
- Identifies and applies appropriate security, safety, and control intervention techniques.
- Supervises youth with complex behavioral needs.
- Writes court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans and supervision standards.
- Leads or functionally supervises staff; delegates work assignments, monitors/reviews quality of work, schedules staff, provides technical assistance or training, provides input on performance appraisals, hiring and discipline.
- Makes decisions consistent with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Transport youth
- Speaks clearly, concisely and effectively. Is able to listen to (and understand) information as presented verbally. Will need to be able to read and understand written information.
- Has passed the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment (coordinated by Juvenile Justice).
- Assist in the preservation of safety and security by performing facility searches and when required by policy youth searches.
- Uses security and control techniques to secure people, facilities, property, supplies, or equipment.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
