JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist- Youth Services Plan Manager
About The Position
This position is responsible for mentoring, overseeing, and working closely with non-custody youth. The role may involve working with high-risk/violent youth offenders, scheduling and supervising individual and group activities, and assisting in teaching various pro-social, academic, and vocational skills. The position requires implementing specialized treatment plans, co-facilitating sessions with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, and passing the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment. Crisis intervention and de-escalation of potentially dangerous situations are key aspects of the role, ensuring the safety of staff and clients. Responsibilities also include transporting youth and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Requirements
- Two years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, two years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal two years (for Youth Development Associate)
- Four years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, four years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal four years (for Youth Development Specialist)
- Paid work at any JJYS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools (working with at-risk or delinquent youths), juvenile probation/parole, Law enforcement, Correctional Officer, or programs that work with at-risk or delinquent youths.
- Must be able to pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
- Ability to speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates who are 21 years of age or older
- Candidates who have a high school diploma or GED
Responsibilities
- Mentor, oversee and work closely with non custody youth
- May at times work with high risk/violent youth offenders while covering at a facility
- Schedule and provide supervision of individual and group activities
- Assist with teaching a variety of pro-social, academic and vocational skills
- Implement specialized treatment plans
- Co-facilitate individual, family or group sessions with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
- Pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment. Provide crisis intervention when necessary
- May resolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients or the public
- Transport youth
- Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
- Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
