Youth Development Specialist - Mentoring, Crisis Intervention

State of Utah; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Stability

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

The State of Utah invites applications for Youth Development Associate/Specialist in Ogden, UT. This role focuses on mentoring troubled youth, supervising activities, and delivering pro-social programs at an on-site facility.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of paid youth work, crisis intervention exposure, and a willingness to participate in Integrated Crisis Response training. The position offers full benefits and growth opportunities within JJYS.

Qualifications

• Two years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth.
• Two years of full-time education or equivalent experience.

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 work experience

Mentoring

Crisis intervention

Job description

The State of Utah invites applications for Youth Development Associate/Specialist in Ogden, UT. This role focuses on mentoring troubled youth, supervising activities, and delivering pro-social programs at an on-site facility.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of paid youth work, crisis intervention exposure, and a willingness to participate in Integrated Crisis Response training. The position offers full benefits and growth opportunities within JJYS.