JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist-Cache Valley Youth Center

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Logan, UT

2d•$23 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Youth Development Specialist counsels and supervises youth with complex behaviors. This role serves as a lead worker and functionally supervises subordinates in areas such as scheduling shift work, training, treatment planning, and program facilitation and development, both in a facility and in the community. The specialist provides security, supervision, and direction to youth with complex behavioral problems to ensure adequate standards of conduct, health, safety, housekeeping, and recreation are maintained.

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.
High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations.

Nice To Haves

Candidates 21 years of age
A high school diploma or GED
Volunteer work with youth and unpaid experience (Note: This is listed under qualifications but specified as non-qualifying work experience, implying it's not a requirement but potentially a preference for context.)

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).

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.
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.