JJYS Youth Development Associate​/Specialist- Slate Canyon Youth Center

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $18.10 - $20.74 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Lupe Orozco | lorozco
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 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

Depending on your qualifications, this recruitment will be filled as a Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist
. The Ideal Youth Development Associate Has: Two years of paid working experience with troubled or at‑risk youth, or two years of full‑time education or an equivalent combination. Salary: $18.10–$28.73 per hour, typically starting at $18.10.
The Ideal Youth Development Specialist Has: Four years of paid working experience with troubled or at‑risk youth, or four years of full‑time education or an equivalent combination. Salary: $20.74–$32.01 per hour, typically starting at $20.74.

• 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

Location:

1991 S State, Provo, Utah 84606, United States
Background Check

Required:

Yes
Drug Test

Required:

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.
• Health Insurance:
  Multiple medical plan options, including a high‑deductible health plan with an associated health savings account; opt‑out cash benefit available.
• Dental and Vision:
  Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
• Paid Leave: 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidays.
• Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II); options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.
• Additional Benefits:
  Employee discount program, free counseling and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

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.

The State Of Utah offers a total compensation package that consists of much more than your paycheck. Some of the generous benefits that the State of Utah provides include the above options and additional support programs.

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 in order to de‑escalate hostile or volatile situations.

Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.