JJYS Youth Development Associate​/Specialist - Castle Country Youth Center

This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received.

FT / PT Status – Full-Time;
Salary – $18.55 - $20.74 Hourly Wage;
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site;
Final date to receive applications – 8/4/2026*

• 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: $18.55- $29.45 – Typically starts at $18.55 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 - $32.81 – 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
• May be given to candidates 19+ years of age.
• May be given to candidates who have a high school diploma or GED.

Employees within Juvenile Justice and Youth Services have an opportunity to see the impacts that their hard work and dedication does for the well-being of today's youth. It is imperative that we provide support and guidance to troubled youth while they are transitioning into adulthood.

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.

• Background Check:
  You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Driver License Requirement:
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  Rules

• We are looking for a motivated individual who enjoys being challenged while working with troubled youth. We are looking for a candidate who is available to work rotating shifts, which include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.
• High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or long periods of time.

Location – 1395 S South Carbon Ave., Price, Utah, 84501, United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required –

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