JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist- Cache Valley Youth Center

State of Utah•Logan, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

JJYS team members provide critical support and guidance to youth at-risk for delinquency while they transition into adulthood. The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families of Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a continuum of prevention, intervention, supervision and rehabilitation 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

Full benefits package
Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.
Dental and Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
Paid Leave: 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidays
Retirement: 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.
Additional Benefits: Employee discount program, free counseling and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement and much more.
Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.