JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Slate Canyon Youth Center

State of Utah; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Stability

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist at Slate Canyon Youth Center is a full‑time, on‑site position in Provo, UT. It offers a full benefits package and hourly wages between $18.55 and $20.74, with a second tier up to $32.81 for Senior roles.

Ideal candidates have two years of paid work with at‑risk youth or related education, and a willingness to complete crisis intervention training. Background checks and a strong team approach are required.

Qualifications

• Two years paid work with troubled or at‑risk youth.
• Ability to mentor and supervise youth in a facility.
• Willingness to participate in crisis intervention when needed.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise non custody youth and participate in activities.
• Co‑facilitate sessions with a licensed mental health practitioner.
• Implement treatment plans and transport youth when required.
• Maintain clear written communication and crisis response within 90 days.

Skills

Youth work experience

Crisis intervention

Education

Two years education/experience

Job description

JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Slate Canyon Youth Center

FT / PT Status – Full‑Time

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

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 non custody youth
• May at times work with high risk/violent youth offenders while covering at a facility
• Schedule and provide supervision of individual and group activities
• 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
• May 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. 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. Youth Development Specialist: $20.74 - $32.81 – 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 –
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

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 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].

Supplemental Information

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

Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.