JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist (Home Detention
About The Position
We are looking for a motivated candidate who has the ability to engage youth, in a positive way. If you have the passion & drive to make a difference in a young individual’s life, apply today! Lead Youth Development Specialists counsel and supervise 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. 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).
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
- 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 shift work, training, treatment planning, program facilitation and development.
- Provide security, supervision and direction of youth with complex behavioral problems.
- Oversee and work closely with high risk/volatile youth with complex behavioral problems.
- Assess client physical, mental, social and behavioral needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Conduct individual, family, or group counseling sessions.
- 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 assignments, monitor/review quality of work, 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.
- Speak clearly, concisely and effectively.
- Listen to and understand information as presented verbally.
- Read and understand written information.
- Pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account.
- Opt-out cash benefit available.
- Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
- 104 hours of annual leave
- 104 hours of sick leave
- 12 paid holidays
- 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.
- Employee discount program
- Free counseling and wellness benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
