JJYS Technician II-Millcreek Youth Center

United Trading Group; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift flexibility

Job summary

JJYS Technician II-Millcreek Youth Center is a full-time, in-office position located at 790 W 12th St, Ogden, Utah 84404, United States. The role involves working with youth ordered into care, monitoring visitors, scheduling activities, and assisting the Control Supervisor with perimeter checks.

Training for new employees includes de-escalation techniques and program orientation. Qualifications include being 19+, possessing a high school diploma or GED, multilingual abilities, and a valid Utah

Qualifications

• Availability to work rotating shifts, days, swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays.

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 safety of staff, clients, and the public.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JJYS Technician II-Millcreek Youth Center

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $15.53
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Application Deadline – Continuous 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.
• Transport Youth
• 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)

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.

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 – 790 W 12th St
Ogden, Utah, 84404
United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required –

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

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

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 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.