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 or part-time position with an hourly wage of $18.55 - $20.74. This is an in-office/on-site role. The application deadline is 8/24/2026. This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The role involves mentoring, overseeing, and working closely with high-risk/violent youth offenders, scheduling and supervising activities, writing court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans, and supervision standards. The position also includes assisting with teaching various skills, implementing specialized treatment plans, co-facilitating sessions with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, providing crisis intervention, resolving dangerous situations, transporting youth, and communicating effectively both in writing and verbally. The State of Utah offers a total compensation package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid leave, retirement contributions, and additional benefits like employee discounts and tuition reimbursement. The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS), provides a continuum of services and programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety.
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
- Paid work at any JJYS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools (working with at-risk or delinquent youths), juvenile probation/parole, Law enforcement, Correctional Officer, or programs that work with at-risk or delinquent youths.
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
- Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.
- Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
- 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidays
- A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.
- Employee discount program
- Free counseling and wellness benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- 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
