JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Youth Services. Plan Manager (Tooele)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Job Stability

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

State of Utah is hiring for Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist in Tooele, UT. The role focuses on mentoring at-risk youth, supervising activities, and delivering pro-social and vocational skills through structured programs at an in-office facility.

Ideal candidates have experience with troubled youth and can implement treatment plans, facilitate sessions with licensed practitioners, and perform crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Mentoring

Supervision

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of education or equivalent

Job description

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
Recruiter – Lupe Orozco | [e-mail]
Application Deadline – 11/8/2026*

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 –

31 South Main Street

Tooele, Utah, 84074

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 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.