Youth Development Specialist – Central Utah

United Trading Group; Richfield (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Central Utah Youth Center in Richfield, UT is hiring for full‑time on‑site roles. Salary ranges from $18.55 to $20.74 hourly with an eligibility for full benefits.

The positions require experience with at‑risk youth and may involve crisis intervention, supervision, and coordinating activities. The role offers growth opportunities within the JJYS and Utah DHHS framework, with emphasis on mentoring, teaching skills, and ensuring youth safety.

Qualifications

• Two years of paid experience with troubled or at‑risk youth; minimum for Associate.
• Four years of paid experience with troubled or at‑risk youth; minimum for Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise non-custody youth.
• Schedule and supervise individual and group activities.
• Teach pro-social, academic and vocational skills.
• Implement specialized treatment plans.
• Co-facilitate sessions with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Transport youth and maintain safety.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Skills

Mentoring

Supervision

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Two years of paid work with troubled or at‑risk youth

Job description

JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Central Utah Youth Center in Richfield, UT is hiring for full‑time on‑site roles. Salary ranges from $18.55 to $20.74 hourly with an eligibility for full benefits.

The positions require experience with at‑risk youth and may involve crisis intervention, supervision, and coordinating activities. The role offers growth opportunities within the JJYS and Utah DHHS framework, with emphasis on mentoring, teaching skills, and ensuring youth safety.