JJYS Technician II - SouthWest Youth Center

State of Utah; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health and Human Services, Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) is hiring a full-time Youth Services Worker in Cedar City. The role supports youth ordered into JJYS care, coordinates activities, monitors residents and visitors, and works closely with the Control Supervisor to maintain safety.

You will participate in mandatory training on de-escalation and intervention, work in a demanding, community‑oriented setting, and help provide a continuum of

Qualifications

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

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

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $15.53 Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Key Responsibilities

Roles and 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

Location

270 E 1600 N

Cedar City, Utah, 84721

United States

Background Check Required

Yes

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.

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 State Of Utah Offers a Total Compensation Package That Consists Of Much More Than Your Paycheck. Some Of The Generous Benefits That The State Of Utah Provides Are:

• Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High‑Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt‑out cash benefit available.
• Dental and Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
• Paid Leave : 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidays
• Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.
• Additional Benefits: Employee discount program, free counseling and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement and much more.

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,

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.