JJYS Technician II-Slate Canyon Youth Center

State of Utah; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Utah in Provo, UT seeks a dedicated staff member to work on-site with youth under JJYS. You will monitor residents, coordinate activities, and support safety through perimeter checks and de-escalation training.

The role involves rotating shifts, background checks, and a pathway to a full benefits package. Applicants should be prepared for in-person work and compliance with agency procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays.
• Candidate must be 19 years of age or older.
• Utah Driver's License preferred or required.

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.
• Participate in New Employee Training and de-escalation training within first 90 days.

Skills

Multilingual abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

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

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

1991 S State

Provo, Utah, 84606

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 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.