Youth Counselor & Program Supervisor for High-Risk Youth

State of Utah; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

State of Utah is hiring for a full-time in-office position in West Valley City, UT. The role involves overseeing at-risk youth, conducting assessments, and developing individualized treatment plans as part of the Juvenile Justice and Youth Services program.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, six years of relevant paid experience/education balance, and a valid Utah driver’s license. Background checks and drug testing are standard requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six years of paid work with troubled or at-risk youth required or equivalent education/experience.
• A valid Utah Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and works with high risk/volatile youth with complex behavioral problems.
• Assesses client physical, mental, social and behavioral needs.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
• Conducts individual, family, or group counseling sessions per treatment plan.
• Identifies and applies appropriate security, safety, and control intervention techniques.
• Supervises youth with complex behavioral needs.
• Writes court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans and supervision standards.
• Leads or supervises staff; delegates tasks and monitors quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling

Assessment skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Utah Driver's License

Job description

State of Utah is hiring for a full-time in-office position in West Valley City, UT. The role involves overseeing at-risk youth, conducting assessments, and developing individualized treatment plans as part of the Juvenile Justice and Youth Services program.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, six years of relevant paid experience/education balance, and a valid Utah driver’s license. Background checks and drug testing are standard requirements.