JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Weber Valley Youth Center

State of Utah•Ogden, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services is hiring a Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist for the Weber Valley Youth Center in Ogden, Utah. The role mentors and supervises high-risk and violent youth offenders, supports their treatment and development, and helps maintain safety for staff, clients, and the public. The position is full-time and on-site, with a full benefits package. The recruitment level and starting wage depend on the candidate’s qualifications: associates typically start at $18.55 per hour, and specialists typically start at $20.74 per hour. The position requires a background check and successful completion of the Integrated Crisis Response intervention program within 90 days of employment.

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.
A valid Utah driver's license.
Complete the Integrated Crisis Response intervention program within 90 days of employment.
Qualifying work 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 and unpaid youth experience do not qualify.
The job may involve physical intervention with clients to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are 21 years of age or older may be given preference.
A high school diploma or GED may be preferred.

Responsibilities

Mentor, oversee, and work closely with high-risk and violent youth offenders.
Schedule and supervise 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 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 written information.
Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively; listen to and understand verbally presented information and ideas.