JJYS Youth Development Associate​/Specialist-Slate Canyon 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 | lorozco Final date to receive applications – Continuous until filled*

This job posting may close at any time after a 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.

• 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.

The Ideal Youth Development Associate – Two years of paid working experience with troubled or at‑risk youth, or two years of full‑time education or a combination of education and experience equal to two years. Pay range: $18.55-$29.45 per hour; typically starts at $18.55.

The Ideal Youth Development Specialist – Four years of paid working experience with troubled or at‑risk youth, or four years of full‑time education or a combination of education and experience equal to four years. Pay range: $20.74-$32.81 per hour; typically starts at $20.74.

Preference

• Candidates who are 21 years of age or older

• 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, juvenile probation/parole, law enforcement, correctional officer, or programs that work with at‑risk or delinquent youth

• Non‑qualifying work experience:
Volunteer work with youth or unpaid experience

Location – 1991 S State, Provo, Utah 84606, United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – Yes

Schedule Code – B – Competitive Career Service

• 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

The Agency – The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families in Utah. The 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.

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 (801) 957‑9390.

• High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients to de‑escalate hostile or volatile situations