JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Decker Lake Youth Center (Transport Team)

State of Utah Office of the Governor • West Valley City, UT

2d • $18 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is only open to current JJYS employees. The role involves mentoring, overseeing, and working closely with high-risk/violent youth offenders. Responsibilities include scheduling and supervising individual and group activities, writing court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans, and supervision standards. The position also assists in teaching various pro-social, academic, and vocational skills, implementing specialized treatment plans, and co-facilitating sessions with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. Successful candidates must pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment and provide crisis intervention when necessary. The role requires resolving potentially dangerous situations to ensure safety and transporting youth. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential. The position is located at the Decker Lake Youth Center (Transport Team) in West Valley City, Utah.

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)
• 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 (working with at-risk or delinquent youths), juvenile probation/parole, Law enforcement, Correctional Officer, or programs that work with at-risk or delinquent youths.

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 high risk/violent youth offenders
• Schedule and provide supervision of individual and group activities
• Writes court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans, and supervision standards
• 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
• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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