Youth Development Associate​/Specialist-Split Mountain Youth Center

Youth Development Associate / Specialist – Split Mountain Youth Center

Full‑time position. Hourly wage $18.10 – $20.74. In‑office / on‑site at 830 East Main Street, Vernal, Utah.

Recruiter:
Kendra Keller (kendrakeller)

• Mentor, oversee, and work closely with high‑risk/violent youth offenders.
• Schedule and supervise individual and group activities.
• Write court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans, and supervision standards.
• Assist with teaching 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; provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Resolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure safety of staff, clients, and the public.
• Transport youth.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing and speech.

This recruitment will be filled as a Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist, depending on qualifications.

Ideal Youth Development Associate
:
Two years of paid experience with troubled or at‑risk youth or equivalent education; valid Utah driver’s license. Hourly wage $18.10.

Ideal Youth Development Specialist
:
Four years of paid experience with troubled or at‑risk youth or equivalent education; valid Utah driver’s license. Hourly wage $20.74.

Preference may be given to candidates 21 years or older with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifying work experience includes 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 similar programs.

Non‑qualifying work experience includes volunteer or unpaid youth work.

830 East Main Street, Vernal, Utah 84078, United States

Background check: required. Drug test: not required.

• Job stability in a well‑established organization.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Meaningful work supporting community youth.
• Supportive work environment.
• Health insurance (multiple plan options, HDHP with HSA, cash benefit).
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Paid leave: 104 hours annual, 104 hours sick, 12 paid holidays.
• Retirement: 10% employer contribution to Utah Retirement Systems.
• Employee discount program and wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.

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

Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.

State of Utah Equal Employment Opportunity 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.