Youth Development Specialist - Mentoring At-Risk Youth

United Trading Group; Ogden (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

Utah Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the JJYS division, is seeking a Youth Development Associate/Specialist for Millcreek Youth Center in Ogden, Utah. The role involves mentoring at-risk youth, coordinating activities, and facilitating pro-social skills under supervision.

Two or four years of relevant experience determine whether you apply as Associate or Specialist; salary ranges are provided, and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to mentor and supervise youth in various settings.
• Awareness of crisis intervention and safety procedures.

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

Youth development experience

Crisis intervention

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Utah Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the JJYS division, is seeking a Youth Development Associate/Specialist for Millcreek Youth Center in Ogden, Utah. The role involves mentoring at-risk youth, coordinating activities, and facilitating pro-social skills under supervision.

Two or four years of relevant experience determine whether you apply as Associate or Specialist; salary ranges are provided, and a background check is required.