Child and Youth Specialist

FT / PT Status – Part-Time Salary – $19.28 - $32.33 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Final date to receive applications – 8/5/2026*

• Program Outreach & Marketing

Military service affects the whole family. As a Child and Youth Specialist with the Utah National Guard Family Assistance Center team, you will serve as a vital link for service members and their families. You will help navigate all phases of mobilization by offering direct guidance, connecting families to essential resources, and building strong support networks across the community.

If you are a compassionate communicator, a skilled coordinator, and someone passionate about making a real difference in the lives of military families, we want you on our team!

• Direct Family Consultation & Support
  • Conduct intake and consultations with service members and their families to identify needs during mobilization.
  • Provide direct referrals and resources for critical family support services, including financial assistance, medical benefits, legal issues, , and travel coordination.
• Program Outreach & Marketing
  • Proactively market and promote Family Assistance Center support services to service members and families.
  • Coordinate with the State Family Program Office and Public Affairs Officer to plan outreach efforts, community events, and public communications.
• Committee & Family Readiness Group (FRG) Collaboration
  • Serve on key committees to support Family Readiness Groups.
  • Assist with event scheduling, drafting communications (newsletters, bulletins, phone trees), and organizing community outreach initiatives.
• Documentation & Program Maintenance
  • Maintain accurate intake sheets, case logs, and point-of-contact directories for support agencies.
  • Draft administrative correspondence, program reports, and written materials to ensure smooth service delivery.

• Empathetic & Service-Oriented:
  Skilled at active listening, social perceptiveness, and building rapport with families facing unique military challenges.
• Strong Communicator:
  Clear and confident in both written documents and oral presentations.
• Organized & Resourceful:
  Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills to manage resources effectively.

• Driver's License:
  Must possess a valid driver’s license per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a).
• Travel:
  Willingness and ability to travel as needed to conduct outreach and attend events.

• Environment:
  Primarily standard office setting with light everyday risks.
• Physical Demands:
  Sedentary physical requirements (sitting, light walking, carrying light materials).

Location –

17800 Camp Williams Rd

Bluffdale, Utah, 84065

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , Other benefits may include:

• 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.

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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 .