JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Decker Lake Youth Center
About The Position
JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Decker Lake Youth Center is a full-time position located in West Valley City, Utah. This role involves working directly with high-risk/violent youth offenders, providing mentorship, supervision, and implementing specialized treatment plans. The position requires writing court reports, assisting with skill development, co-facilitating sessions, and providing crisis intervention. The role also involves transporting youth and maintaining clear communication skills, both written and verbal. A background check and drug test are required. The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories.
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
- 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 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
- 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
