JJYS Technician I-Slate Canyon Youth Center

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

Job summary

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS), seeks a JJYS Technician I for the Slate Canyon Youth Center in Provo, Utah. This is a Part-Time, in-office position offering $15.00 per hour. You will assist in planning programs for youth, supervise under supervision, and provide direct care and supervision in secure facilities.

A valid Utah driver's license is required and shifts rotate, including nights. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 19+ years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including nights, days, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning programs for youth, counsels youth under supervision, and provides direct care, supervision, and control of youth in secure facilities.
• Works under moderate supervision with delinquent adolescents in secure confinement and related settings.
• Oversees delinquent youth in group settings, visits, and community activities.
• Schedules activities and resolves potentially dangerous situations to ensure safety.
• Writes correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
• Coordinates services with families, clients, or partners with community resources.
• Assists staff in applying security and safety interventions to secure people and property.
• Communicates information clearly in writing.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JJYS Technician I-Slate Canyon Youth Center

FT / PT Status – Part-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is not eligible for benefits.

Salary – $15.00

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

Application Deadline – Continuous until filled*

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in planning programs for youth, counsels youth under supervision, and provides direct care, supervision, and control of youth in secure, multi-use and related facilities
• Works under moderate supervision with delinquent adolescents in short and long term secure confinement, observation, and assessment settings, in multi-use facilities or community based programs.
• Oversees delinquent youth in group settings, individual encounters, visitations and community involvement activities.
• Schedules activities and resolves potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and or the public.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Coordinates and refers services of community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the court, and/or other community partners with families, clients, or patients receiving services.
• Assists full time staff in identifying and applying appropriate security, safety, and/or control intervention techniques or devices to secure people, facilities, property, supplies or equipment
• Communicates information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a motivated individual who enjoys being challenged while working with troubled youth. We are looking for a candidate who is available to work rotating shifts, which will include primarily nights but may also include days, weekends and holidays. Has a valid Utah Driver's License.

Minimum Requirements

• May be given to candidates 19+ years of age
• May be given to candidates who have a high school diploma or GED

About the Role

Location – 1991 S State Provo, Utah, 84606 United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required –

Schedule Code – IN - Part-time indefinitely

Why You Should Join Our Team

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.

• 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 providing care for individuals and families in 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].