JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist- Castle Country Youth Center

State of Utah • Price, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Youth Development Specialist counsels and supervises youth with complex behavioral needs at the Castle Country Youth Center. The position serves as a lead worker and functionally supervises subordinates in scheduling, training, treatment planning, and program facilitation and development, in a facility or community setting. It provides youth with security, supervision, and direction to maintain standards of conduct, health, safety, housekeeping, and recreation. The role also involves working with high-risk or volatile youth, assessing their needs, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, conducting counseling, preparing reports, and applying appropriate security and intervention techniques. The position is in-office/on-site at 1395 S South Carbon Ave., Price, Utah.

Requirements

• Preference may be given to candidates who are at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Six years of paid work experience with troubled or at-risk youth; six years of full-time education; or a combination of education and experience equal to six years.
• A valid Utah Driver's License.
• Qualifying experience must be paid work with youth, such as at a JJYS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools, juvenile probation or parole, law enforcement, or programs serving at-risk or delinquent youth. Volunteer work and other unpaid youth experience do not qualify.
• Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and effectively; understand information presented verbally; and read and understand written information.
• Pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment; coordinated by Juvenile Justice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and work closely with high-risk or volatile youth with complex behavioral problems.
• Assess clients’ physical, mental, social, and behavioral needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct individual, family, or group counseling in accordance with established treatment plans.
• 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 and review work quality, schedule staff, provide technical assistance or training, and provide input on performance appraisals, hiring, and discipline.
• Make decisions consistent with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Transport youth.
• Maintain standards of conduct, health, safety, housekeeping, and recreation for youth.
• Complete the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account; an opt-out cash benefit is 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.
• Job stability, career growth opportunities, meaningful work, and a supportive work environment are described.

What This Job Offers

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