JJYS Case Manager-Weber County

State of Utah; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

State of Utah is seeking a full-time, in-office role responsible for supervising high-risk youth and delivering evidence-based behavioral therapy within Juvenile Justice services. The position requires extensive experience with troubled youth, strong assessment skills, and leadership capabilities to guide staff, develop treatment plans, and provide court-related documentation.

Salary ranges from $23.08 to $36.59 per hour, with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience working with troubled youth or a combination of education and experience to equal six years.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and works closely with high risk/ violent youth with complex behavioral problems.
• Assesses client physical, mental, social and behavioral needs.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
• Conducts individual, family, or group therapy sessions in accordance with the established treatment plan
• Identifies and apply appropriate security, safety, and control intervention techniques.
• Provides career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Supervises youth with complex behavioral needs.
• Writes court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans and supervision standards.
• Acts as an expert witness. Gives testimony and /or recommendations in court cases and/or hearings.
• Leads or functionally supervise staff; delegate work assignments, monitor/review quality of work, schedule staff, provide technical assistance or training, provide input on performance appraisal, hiring and discipline.
• Makes decisions consistent with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Speaks clearly, concisely and effectively. Be able to listen to (and understand) information as presented verbally. You will need to be able to read and understand information presented in writing.
• Passes the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment (coordinated by Juvenile Justice).

Skills

Youth work

Therapy sessions

Risk management

Team leadership

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

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

Salary – $23.08 - $36.59 Hourly Wage

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

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees and works closely with high risk/ violent youth with complex behavioral problems.
• Assesses client physical, mental, social and behavioral needs.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
• Conducts individual, family, or group therapy sessions in accordance with the established treatment plan
• Identifies and apply appropriate security, safety, and control intervention techniques.
• Provides career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Supervises youth with complex behavioral needs.
• Writes court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans and supervision standards.
• Acts as an expert witness. Gives testimony and /or recommendations in court cases and/or hearings.
• Leads or functionally supervise staff; delegate work assignments, monitor/review quality of work, schedule staff, provide technical assistance or training, provide input on performance appraisal, hiring and discipline.
• Makes decisions consistent with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Speaks clearly, concisely and effectively. Be able to listen to (and understand) information as presented verbally. You will need to be able to read and understand information presented in writing.
• Passes the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment (coordinated by Juvenile Justice).

Qualifications

• Six years of experience working with troubled youth or
• A combination of education and experience to equal six years

About The Role

Location –

1305 S. 700 W.

Ogden, Utah, 84404

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required –

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

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 , click here . 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.

The Agency

The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to provide care for individuals and families in Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a continuum of intervention, supervision and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. For more information on Juvenile Justice and Youth Services with the Department of Health and Human Services, please click here!

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