Youth Development Associate/Specialist - Salt Lake Detention Center

Youth Development Associate or Youth Development SpecialistMentor, oversee and work closely with high risk/violent youth offendersSchedule and provide supervision of individual and group activitiesWrites court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans, and supervision standardsAssist with teaching a variety of pro-social, academic and vocational skillsImplement specialized treatment plansCo-facilitate individual, family or group sessions with a Licensed Mental Health PractitionerPass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment. Provide crisis intervention when necessaryResolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients or the publicTransport youthCommunicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writingSpeak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verballyThis recruitment will be filled as a Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist depending on your qualifications:The Ideal Youth Development Associate has:Two years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, two years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal two years. A valid Utah Driver's License. Youth Development Associate: $18.10 - $28.73 – Typically starts at $18.10 per hour.The Ideal Youth Development Specialist has:Four years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, four years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal four years. A valid Utah Driver's License. Youth Development Specialist: $20.74 - $32.01 – Typically starts at $20.74 per hour.Preference may be given to candidates who are 21 years of age or olderPreference may be given to candidates who have a high school diploma or GEDQualifying work experience: Paid work at any JJYS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools (working with at-risk or delinquent youths), juvenile probation/parole, Law enforcement, Correctional Officer, or programs that work with at-risk or delinquent youths.Non-qualifying work experience: Volunteer work with youth or unpaid experience.In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah . Other benefits may include:JJYS team members have the unique opportunity to see the impacts of their hard work and dedication to improve the well-being of youth. JJYS team members provide critical support and guidance to youth at-risk for delinquency while they transition into adulthood. Together, we can help improve the lives and welfare of young people in the care of JJYS.The State of Utah offers a total compensation package that consists of much more than your paycheck. Some of the generous benefits that the State of Utah provides are:Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.Dental and Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.Paid Leave : 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidaysRetirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.Additional Benefits: Employee discount program, free counseling and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement and much more.The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families in Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a continuum of prevention, intervention, supervision and rehabilitation services and programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety.The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations.