JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Weber Valley Youth Center
About The Position
The Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services is hiring a Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist at the Weber Valley Youth Center in Ogden, Utah. The position works in person with high-risk and violent youth offenders, providing supervision, mentorship, skill development, and treatment support while helping ensure the safety of youth, staff, and the public. The role may be filled at the Associate or Specialist level based on the applicant’s qualifications. The position is full-time and offers an hourly wage of $18.55–$20.74 as listed in the posting, with a full benefits package. The Associate level typically starts at $18.55 per hour, and the Specialist level typically starts at $20.74 per hour. The position requires a background check. High risks include physically intervening with clients to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations.
Requirements
- Youth Development Associate: two years of paid experience working with troubled or at-risk youth, two years of full-time education, or a combination of education and experience totaling two years.
- Youth Development Specialist: four years of paid experience working with troubled or at-risk youth, four years of full-time education, or a combination of education and experience totaling four years.
- A valid Utah Driver's License.
- Pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) 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.
- Qualifying experience may include paid work at a JJYS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools serving at-risk or delinquent youth, juvenile probation or parole, law enforcement, correctional officer work, or programs serving at-risk or delinquent youth.
Responsibilities
- Mentor, oversee, and work closely with high-risk or violent youth offenders.
- Schedule and provide supervision for individual and group activities.
- Write court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans, and supervision standards.
- 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 (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
- Resolve potentially dangerous situations to protect staff, clients, and the public.
- Transport youth.
- Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally, and understand written and verbal information.
Benefits
- Full benefits package eligibility.
- Job stability.
- Career growth and opportunities for leadership.
- Meaningful work benefiting the community.
- Supportive work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
