Youth Development Associate/Specialist - Salt Lake Detention Center
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84193, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Social Work
Youth Development, Crisis Counselor
FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $18.10 - $20.74 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Kendra Keller | kendrakeller Final date to receive applications – Continous Until Filled
Key Responsibilities- Mentor, oversee and work closely with high-risk/violent youth offenders
- Schedule and provide supervision of individual and group activities
- Write 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
- Complete the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment and 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, both verbally and in writing
The position will be filled as a Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist depending on your qualifications:
Ideal Youth Development Associate – Two years of paid work with at‑risk youth or equivalent education/experience; valid Utah driver’s license. Typical hourly rate $18.10 – $28.73.
Ideal Youth Development Specialist – Four years of paid work with at‑risk youth or equivalent education/experience; valid Utah driver’s license. Typical hourly rate $20.74 – $32.01.
Preference- Candidates 21 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Work experience at 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 similar programs
The Role
Location – 3450 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119, United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service
Why You Should Join Our Team- Job stability within a well‑established organization
- Career growth and leadership opportunities
- Meaningful work that benefits the community
- Supportive work environment with a culture that values cooperation and strong work ethic
The Department of Health and Human Services, Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS), provides prevention, intervention, supervision, and rehabilitation services for youth offenders while ensuring public safety.
EEO StatementThe 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 .
Supplemental Information- High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients to de‑escalate hostile or volatile situations.
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