JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Decker Lake Youth Center

State of Utah • West Valley City, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Decker Lake Youth Center FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $18.55 - $20.74 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Lupe Orozco | [email protected] Application Deadline – 9/7/2026 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 Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families in 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. For more information on Juvenile Justice and Youth Services with the Department of Health and Human Services, please click here! EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone]. Supplemental Information High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations.

Requirements

• The Ideal Youth Development Associate has: 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.
• A valid Utah Driver's License.
• The Ideal Youth Development Specialist has: 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.
• A valid Utah Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Preference May be given to candidates who are 21 years of age or older
• May be given to 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED