JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Central Utah Youth Center

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Richfield, UT

6d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services is recruiting for a Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist at the Central Utah Youth Center in Richfield, Utah. The recruitment level will depend on the candidate’s qualifications. This is a full-time, on-site position eligible for a full benefits package. The posted hourly wage is $18.55–$20.74; the Associate typically starts at $18.55 per hour, and the Specialist typically starts at $20.74 per hour. The role provides counseling, supervision, mentorship, and treatment support to youth, including severely delinquent youth. Specialists work with greater autonomy and independent judgment than Associates and may serve as lead workers, functionally supervising subordinates in scheduling shift assignments. Staff may also work with non-custody youth and, when covering at a facility, high-risk or violent youth offenders. The position involves supervising individual and group activities, teaching pro-social, academic, and vocational skills, implementing specialized treatment plans, and co-facilitating sessions with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. Employees must pass the Integrated Crisis Response intervention program within 90 days of employment and provide crisis intervention when needed. The work may involve resolving dangerous situations and physical intervention to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations, as well as transporting youth. The position is based at 449 N Sr 118, Richfield, Utah 84701. A background check is required.

Requirements

For the Youth Development Associate level: two years of paid work experience with troubled or at-risk youth, two years of full-time education, or a combination of education and experience totaling two years.
For the Youth Development Specialist level: four years of paid work experience with troubled or at-risk youth, four years of full-time education, or a combination of education and experience totaling four years.
Qualifying experience includes paid work at a JJYS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools working with at-risk or delinquent youth, juvenile probation or parole, law enforcement, correctional officer work, or programs serving at-risk or delinquent youth.
Volunteer work with youth and other unpaid experience do not qualify as work experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and to understand written and spoken information.
Must pass the Integrated Crisis Response intervention program within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to candidates who are 21 years of age or older.
Preference may be given to candidates with a high school diploma or GED.
Preference may be given to candidates with a valid Utah driver's license.

Responsibilities

Counsel and supervise severely delinquent youth; Specialists perform treatment duties with greater autonomy and independent judgment than Associates.
Mentor, oversee, and work closely with non-custody youth.
Work with high-risk or violent youth offenders when covering at a facility.
Schedule and supervise individual and group activities.
Assist with teaching 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 intervention program within 90 days of employment and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
Resolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, or the public.
Transport youth.
Communicate clearly and concisely in writing; read and understand written information.
Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively, and listen to and understand verbal information.
Specialists may serve as lead workers and functionally supervise subordinates in scheduling shift assignments.

Benefits

Full benefits package.
Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account; an opt-out cash benefit is available.
Multiple dental and vision plan options.
104 hours of annual leave.
104 hours of sick leave.
12 paid holidays.
10% employer contribution to a Utah Retirement Systems Tier II account, with a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or Defined Contribution Plan option.
Employee discount program.
Free counseling and wellness benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.