Youth Worker-Open Until Filled

Salt Lake County • South Salt Lake, UT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Salt Lake County is seeking highly enthusiastic individuals to join their team and contribute to changing the lives of the community. The County fosters a fun and healthy work environment with great benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth. This role involves performing shelter and crisis intakes, orienting youth to agency policies, monitoring youth, participating in activities, supervising daily hygiene and chores, preparing meals, and providing crisis intervention.

Requirements

• Associates degree, or the equivalent number of undergraduate hours (60 credits/hour), from an accredited college or university, OR an equivalent combination of related education and direct client care experience in a human services-related position that is equivalent to two (2) years of full-time experience.
• Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
• Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
• May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.
• Must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program.
• A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.
• A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.
• Knowledge of working with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices.
• Knowledge of behavior management and crisis intervention methods.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• Knowledge of computer and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of laws and agencies related to youth intervention and child protection.
• Ability to offer culturally sensitive care for youth in a residential setting.
• Ability to use good judgment to respond effectively in crisis situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact professionally with the public and community partners.
• Ability to receive and appropriately retain confidential information.
• Must be able to place youth in physical holds and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Some positions have a hybrid work environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office.

Responsibilities

• Performs shelter and crisis intakes to identify appropriate services and safety measures.
• Orients youth to agency policies, programs, and expectations.
• Monitors youth, participates in recreational and educational activities, supervises daily hygiene and chores, prepares meals, and provides crisis intervention.
• Provides supervision of programs for youth and addresses potentially dangerous situations.
• Maintains professional demeanor, complies with agency policies and procedures, and adheres to Pledge of Confidentiality and DHHS Provider Code of Conduct.
• Assists with daily hygiene, completing daily chores, and maintaining a healthy living environment for youth.
• Plans and facilitates recreational activities and skills groups.
• Follows program schedules and plans interactive activities that support youth’s physical and emotional health.
• Documents all pertinent information in clients’ online records such as intake and release records, daily progress notes, client visits, school attendance, medication administration, medical appointments, etc.
• Administers medication as prescribed and ensures that medication is secured per agency policy.
• Transports youth to school, medical appointments, and off-campus activities.
• Coordinates services with guardians/caseworkers, schedule therapy, and refer to community resources.
• Searches for youth and their belongings for weapons or contraband and confiscates unapproved or illegal materials if needed.
• Provides crisis intervention, including approved verbal de-escalation and physical hold techniques if needed.
• Engages and mentors youth using a trauma-informed approach.
• Interfaces with law enforcement, Division of Child and Family Services, Juvenile Justice Youth Services, or other referring parties and community partners.
• Provides information and assistance to clients and the public regarding community resources.

Benefits

• 12 Holidays
• up to 24 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• one personal day every year
• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option
• Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year
• Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite medical clinic
• childcare
• gym
• hospital insurance
• pet insurance
• auto and home insurance
• discounts at County facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree