JJYS Youth Development Associate​/Specialist- Youth Services Plan Manager; Ogden

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Salary – $18.10 - $20.74 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Final date to receive applications – Continuous until filled

• Mentor, oversee and work closely with non custody youth
• May at times work with high risk/violent youth offenders while covering at a facility
• Schedule and provide supervision of individual and group activities
• 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
• May 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

This recruitment will be filled as a Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist depending on your qualifications:

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. Youth Development Associate: $18.10- $28.73 – Typically starts at $18.10 per hour.

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. Youth Development Specialist: $20.74 - $32.01 – Typically starts at $20.74 per hour.

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

Qualifying work experience :
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.

Non-qualifying work experience:
Volunteer work with youth or unpaid experience.

1305 S. 700 W.

Ogden, Utah, 84404

United States

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B - Competitive Career Service

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• Job Stability:
  Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
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  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.

JJYS team members have the unique opportunity to see the impacts of their hard work and dedication to improve the well‑being of youth. JJYS team members provide critical support and guidance to youth at‑risk for delinquency while they transition into adulthood. Together, we can help improve the lives and welfare of young people in the care of JJYS.

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