Youth Development Associate/Youth Develo

1 day ago

West Valley City, United States State of Utah Full time

* * Youth Development Associate/ Youth Development Specialist - Decker Lake Youth Center Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) is looking for a motivated candidate with the ability to engage youth in crisis,in a positive way. If you have the passion and drive to make a difference in a young person s life,apply today Youth Development Associates and Specialists provide a continuum of intervention,supervision,and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. Why You Should Join Our Team 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. JJYS works with at-risk and delinquent youth in a professional team environment to supervise,teach pro-social skills,and attain positive behavioral outcomes. The work assignment may be in a community setting,in a residential shelter or treatment setting,or in a secure youth correctional facility. The work is dynamic,challenging and rewarding as youth mature and change due to the interventions provided by JJYS team members. JJYS believes in providing opportunities for its employees to advance within the organization. Promotion opportunities to positions of higher responsibility for staff members will be limited only by the individual s ambition,attitude and qualifications in experience,education,and capabilities. 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: 3 medical plans (additional pay is available for people who don t need insurance) 5 dental plan s, 4 vision plans, 401K match, 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, Paid maternity/paternity leave 12 paid holidays, Employee Discount Programs Free counseling & wellness benefits, Tuition reimbursement and much more. Please click on the link to see the competitive benefits that begin on DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT Our Agency 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. For more information on Juvenile Justice and Youth Services with the Department of Health and Human Services,please click here Our Team Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a variety of delinquency prevention and rehabilitation programs designed to change young lives,support families and keep communities safe. JJYS is dedicated to providing growth opportunities to team members. This includes extensive training and coaching while working to improve the lives of young people and families throughout Utah as well as advancement opportunities. JJYS team members are diverse and represent a variety of backgrounds,which strengthens the ability to connect with diverse communities. JJYS staff members have the opportunity to see the impacts of their hard work and dedication to improve the well-being of youth. * Principal Duties * 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 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 This recruitment may also be used over a six-month time period to fill any vacancies this department has for Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialists located in West Valley City,Utah. *This 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: $17.66 - $28.03 Typically starts at $17.66 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 - $31.23 Typically starts at $20.74 per hour. Preference May be given to candidates who are 21 years of age or older May be given to candidates who have a high school diploma or GED Qualifying 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. Supplemental Information High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations. Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.

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