Youth Development Specialist: Crisis Intervention & Mentoring

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

In-Office / On-Site

Job summary

JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist- Cache Valley Youth Center is a full-time/on-site position based in Logan, Utah. The role offers an hourly wage of $18.55–$20.74 and a full benefits package. Apply by 9/20/2026 via [e-mail].

Responsibilities include mentoring at-risk youth, supervising activities, documenting reports, and delivering pro-social and vocational instruction. A Utah driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth.
• A valid Utah Driver's License.
• Youth Development Associate or Specialist depending on qualifications.

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

Skills

Youth program experience

Driver's license

Education

Two years education

Four years education

Job description

JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist- Cache Valley Youth Center is a full-time/on-site position based in Logan, Utah. The role offers an hourly wage of $18.55–$20.74 and a full benefits package. Apply by 9/20/2026 via [e-mail].

Responsibilities include mentoring at-risk youth, supervising activities, documenting reports, and delivering pro-social and vocational instruction. A Utah driver’s license is required.