JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist-Slate Canyon Youth Center
About The Position
This position oversees and works closely with high-risk/volatile youth with complex behavioral problems at the Slate Canyon Youth Center. The role involves assessing client needs, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and conducting counseling sessions. The specialist will identify and apply appropriate security, safety, and control intervention techniques, supervise youth with complex behavioral needs, and write various reports including court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans, and supervision standards. This role also involves leading or functionally supervising staff, delegating work, monitoring quality, scheduling, providing technical assistance and training, and contributing to performance appraisals, hiring, and discipline. Decision-making will be consistent with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. The position requires transporting youth and strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Successful candidates must pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment.
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.
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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
