Lead Youth Development Specialist-Decker Lake Youth Center
About The Position
This is a Full-Time Lead Youth Development Specialist position at the Decker Lake Youth Center, located in West Valley City, Utah. The role involves overseeing and working closely with high-risk youth with complex behavioral problems, developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting counseling sessions, and applying intervention techniques. The specialist will also be responsible for writing reports, leading or functionally supervising staff, making decisions consistent with Applied Behavior Analysis principles, and transporting youth. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. Passing the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment is required.
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 and 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.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
- Conducts individual, family, or group counseling sessions in accordance with the established treatment plan.
- 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
- Job Stability
- Career Growth
- Meaningful Work
- Supportive Work Environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
