JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist- Washington County 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 Washington County Youth Center in Hurricane, Utah. The hiring level depends on the applicant’s qualifications. The position mentors, supervises, and supports high-risk and violent youth offenders; provides and oversees activities; contributes to youth treatment and skill development; and helps maintain safety through crisis intervention and resolution of potentially dangerous situations. The role requires passing the Integrated Crisis Response intervention program within 90 days of employment and transporting youth. This is a full-time, on-site position eligible for a full benefits package. The Associate starts at $18.55 per hour, and the Specialist starts at $20.74 per hour.
Requirements
- For Youth Development Associate: 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 Youth Development Specialist: 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.
- Pass the Integrated Crisis Response intervention program within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates who are 21 years of age or older may be given preference.
- Candidates with a high school diploma or GED may be given preference.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Mentor, oversee, and work closely with high-risk and violent youth offenders.
- Schedule and provide supervision of 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 clearly and concisely in writing and verbally, and understand written and verbal information.
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 account (Tier II), with a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or Defined Contribution Plan option.
- Employee discount program.
- Free counseling and wellness benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Job stability, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
