Youth Development Specialist: Mentoring At-Risk Youth

State of Utah; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Career growth

Meaningful work

Supportive work environment

Job summary

State of Utah in Ogden is seeking Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist to mentor at-risk youth, supervise activities, and prepare court reports. This role requires driving and supervising youth, with opportunities to teach pro-social, academic and vocational skills. The department emphasizes safety, crisis intervention and collaboration with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner.

Location: 1305 S. 700 W., Ogden, UT 84404.

Qualifications

• Two years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth.
• A valid Utah Driver's License.
• Youth Development Associate: $18.55–$29.45 per hour (depending on qualifications).
• Youth Development Specialist: $20.74–$32.01 per hour (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

Experience with at-risk youth

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

State of Utah in Ogden is seeking Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist to mentor at-risk youth, supervise activities, and prepare court reports. This role requires driving and supervising youth, with opportunities to teach pro-social, academic and vocational skills. The department emphasizes safety, crisis intervention and collaboration with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner.

Location: 1305 S. 700 W., Ogden, UT 84404.