JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist- Secure Care Support Team (Salt Lake)

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

69d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Lead Youth Development Specialist within the Secure Care Support Team in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role involves working with high-risk youth with complex behavioral problems, assisting the treatment team in assessment and treatment plan implementation, and applying appropriate security, safety, and control intervention techniques. The specialist will supervise youth, collaborate on reports, and lead/coach staff in implementing Specialized Intervention Plans. Decision-making will be consistent with Applied Behavior Analysis principles, including collaboration with Qualified Mental Health Professionals. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. Employees must pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment. While assigned a base location, travel to other secure facilities is required.

Requirements

• Six years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, people with disabilities or individuals with mental illness; six years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal six years.
• A valid Utah Driver's License.
• Qualifying work experience: 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, programs that serve people with disabilities or individuals with mental illness.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to candidates 21 years of age and a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and works closely with high risk/volatile youth with complex behavioral problems.
• Assist the treatment team with assessing client physical, mental, social and behavioral needs.
• Assists the treatment team in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans or Specialized Intervention Plans.
• Identifies and applies appropriate security, safety, and control intervention techniques.
• Supervises youth with complex behavioral needs including working one-on-one with youth to develop skills consistent with JJYS implemented evidence-based programming and practices.
• Collaborates on writing court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans and supervision standards.
• Leads or functionally coaches staff in implementing and maintaining Specialized Intervention Plans ; monitors/reviews quality of work consistent with the developed Specialized Intervention Plan, provides technical assistance or training specific to the developed Specialized Intervention Plan.
• Makes decisions consistent with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis including collaboration with Qualified Mental Health Professionals to create, implement, and maintain Specialized Interventions plans for youth.
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; be able to listen to (and understand) information as presented verbally; 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).
• Employees will be assigned a base location; however, they will also be required to travel to and work in other secure facilities during their normal work schedule.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

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