JJYS Youth Development Associate​/Specialist- Utah Youth Center

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $18.55 - $20.74 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Final date to receive applications – 10/27/2026*

* 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. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

The Youth Development Specialist counsels and supervises severely delinquent youth; it is distinguished from a Youth Development Associate in that incumbents at this level function with greater autonomy and are expected to exercise greater independent judgement in the performance of treatment duties; may serve as a lead worker and functionally supervise subordinates in scheduling shift assignments.

• 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 has:

• 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.

The Ideal Youth Development Specialist has:

• 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 who have a valid Utah's Drivers License

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 – 449 N Sr 118, Richfield, Utah, 84701, United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required –

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

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