JJYS Technician I - Cache Valley Youth Center

State of Utah; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Utah in Logan is hiring for a part-time role with JJYS. This in-office position involves supporting youth in care, monitoring visitors and residents, coordinating activities, and assisting with safety and de-escalation as needed.

The role requires availability for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. A high school diploma or GED, and a Utah driver’s license are preferred. Salary is $15.00 per hour, paid weekly. Continuous until filled.

Qualifications

• Availability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with youth ordered into the care and custody of JJYS.
• Monitor visitors and residents within the facility.
• Schedule and coordinate activities for the youth.
• Assist the Control Supervisor with perimeter checks.
• Apply intervention techniques to ensure staff and public safety.
• Participate in new employee training and de-escalation training within the first 2 weeks.

Skills

multilingual abilities

driver's license

shift work flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Utah Driver's License

Job description

FT / PT Status – Part-Time

Salary – $15.00

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

Application Deadline – Continous Until Filled

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with youth ordered into the care and custody of JJYS
• Monitor visitors and residents within the facility
• Schedule and coordinate activities for the youth
• Assist the Control Supervisor by making perimeter checks
• Resolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and or the public by applying appropriate intervention techniques to people, facilities and property
• Within the first 90 days after hire, you will participate in one week of New Employee Training to introduce you to principles and practices used in our work with youth and families. You will also participate in one week of verbal and physical de-escalation training to provide skills that will help you work with youth with challenging behaviors.
• Provide a continuum of intervention, supervision, and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing (read and understand information presented in writing)
• Multi-tasking: Answering phones, scheduling visits, working the Control Board which opens doors for staff.
• Mentorship & Rehabilitation: Teach pro-social behavior skills and implement specialized treatment plans.

Work Environment & Schedule

Dynamic Setting: Fast-paced environment that can sometimes require physical exertion and active physical intervention for safety.

Shifts: Often involves rotating shifts, which include nights, weekends, and holidays depending on location.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

We Are Looking For a Candidate

• Who wants to be a part of a thriving team, focused on changing young lives, supporting families, and keeping communities safe. Availability to work rotating shifts, days, swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays. Note: When starting, a majority of the shifts may be graveyard shifts.

Preference

• Candidates 19 years of age or older
• Candidates with a high school diploma or GED
• Candidates that speak multiple languages
• A valid Utah Driver's License

About The Role

Location –

2051 N 600 W

Logan, Utah, 84321

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required –

Schedule Code – IN - Part-time indefinitely

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 , 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.

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 Agency

The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families of Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a continuum of prevention, intervention, supervision and rehabilitation services and 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 !

EEO 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 [phone].

Supplemental Information

• 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 and requires 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 for long periods of time.