JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Gemstone ALTA/DSI SLC

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Utah is hiring for Youth Development roles in Salt Lake City. These positions offer in-office work and involve mentoring high-risk youth, writing court reports, and coordinating supervision and treatment plans.

Candidates with two years of related experience and a Utah driver’s license are preferred. Roles include Youth Development Associate or Specialist, with pay scales reflecting experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Two years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth.
• A valid Utah Driver's License.
• Preference for candidates 21+ years old and with a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise high risk/violent youth offenders.
• Schedule and supervise individual and group activities.
• Write court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans, and supervision standards.
• Assist with teaching pro-social, academic and vocational skills.
• Implement specialized treatment plans.
• Co-facilitate sessions with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner.
• Conduct crisis intervention when necessary and ensure safety.

Skills

Experience with at-risk youth

Utah Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $18.55 - $20.74 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Application Deadline – Continuous until filled

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor, oversee and work closely with high risk/violent youth offenders
• Schedule and provide supervision of individual and group activities
• Writes court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans, and supervision standards
• Assist with teaching a variety of pro-social, academic and vocational skills
• Implement specialized treatment plans
• Co-facilitate individual, family or group sessions with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
• Pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment. Provide crisis intervention when necessary
• Resolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients or the public
• Transport youth
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally

Qualifications

This recruitment will be filled as a Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist depending on your qualifications:

The Ideal Youth Development Associate Has

Two years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, two years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal two years. A valid Utah Driver's License. Youth Development Associate: $18.55 - $29.45 – Typically starts at $18.55 per hour.

The Ideal Youth Development Specialist Has

Four years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, four years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal four years. A valid Utah Driver's License. Youth Development Specialist: $20.74 - $32.01 – Typically starts at $20.74 per hour.

Preference

• May be given to candidates who are 21 years of age or older
• May be given to candidates who have a high school diploma or GED

Qualifying work experience : Paid work at any JJYS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools (working with at-risk or delinquent youths), juvenile probation/parole, Law enforcement, Correctional Officer, or programs that work with at-risk or delinquent youths.

Non-qualifying work experience: Volunteer work with youth or unpaid experience.

About The Role

Location

3450 S 900 W

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84119

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 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,

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

• High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations .