JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist-Cache Valley Youth Center

State of Utah • Logan, UT

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Youth Development Specialist counsels and supervises youth with complex behaviors. You will serve as a lead worker and functionally supervise subordinates in the areas of scheduling shift work, training, treatment planning, program facilitation and development in a facility or in the community. You will provide security, supervision and direction of youth with complex behavioral problems to ensure that adequate standards of conduct, health, safety, housekeeping and recreation are maintained. 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).

Requirements

• Six years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth; OR 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 experience in one of the following: 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.
• Ability to 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

• Counsel and supervise youth with complex behaviors.
• Serve as a lead worker and functionally supervise subordinates in scheduling, training, treatment planning, and program facilitation.
• Provide security, supervision, and direction to youth with complex behavioral problems.
• Oversee and work closely with high risk/volatile youth.
• Assess client physical, mental, social, and behavioral needs.
• Mentor youth in group settings and help them develop positive plans and goals.
• Provide counseling to youth individually and in groups regarding program/facility rules and guidelines.
• Identify and apply appropriate security, safety, and control intervention techniques.
• Supervise youth with complex behavioral needs.
• Write court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans, and supervision standards.
• Lead or functionally supervise staff, delegate work, monitor quality, schedule staff, provide technical assistance/training, and provide input on performance appraisals, hiring, and discipline.
• Make decisions consistent with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Transport youth.
• Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Listen to and understand information presented verbally.
• Read and understand written information.
• Pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment.

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.

What This Job Offers

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