Youth Development Associate/Youth Development Specialist-Weber Valley Youth Center
5 days ago
Location : Weber County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 42865
Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
Unit: 9310 DHHS JJYS WEBER VALLEY DETENTION
Opening Date: 09/23/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Recruiter: Lupe Orozco, lorozco@utah.gov
# of Openings: 2
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Location: Position may be located at Weber Valley Youth Center, Weber Valley Detention Center, DSI or Achway Youth Services. Ogden, Utah
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
EEO Statement: 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, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
Youth Development Associate/ Youth Development Specialist - Weber Valley 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 plans,
- 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.
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.
- 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 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. 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. 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
May be given to candidates with a valid Utah Driver's License
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.
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
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Answers to the application questions must be supported by the education and work experience sections of your application. Failure to answer the application questions appropriately (or misrepresentation of your qualifications) may result in disqualification.
- I acknowledge that I have read the statements above.
02
Are you willing to oversee, counsel and work closely with high risk youth offenders in Ogden, UT?
- Yes
- No
03
Preference may be given to candidates who have a high school diploma or a GED. Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
04
Preference may be given to candidates who are 21 years of age or older. Are you 21 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you a current JJYS employee?
- Yes
- No
06
If you currently work for JJYS, what is your job title and the location of your position?
07
Residential and correctional facilities operate 24 hours a day and Youth Development Associate/Youth Development Specialist who work in these settings may work a morning shift, afternoon shift, or evening shift (depending on the needs of the facility). Youth Development Associate/Youth Development Specialist must be willing to work weekends and holidays when required. Are you willing to work this type of schedule?
- Yes
- No
08
In your first 90 days of employment you will be required to learn the basics of verbal de-escalation and physical intervention. Are you willing and physically able to work in an environment where you may have to physically intervene and possibly restrain a youth?
- Yes
- No
09
How many years of experience do you have working with troubled or at-risk youth (this experience can be a paid work experience, education, or a combination of education and experience)?
- 0-1 years of full time experience with troubled youth.
- 1+ years of full time experience with troubled youth.
- 2+ years of full time experience with troubled youth.
- 3+ years of full time experience with troubled youth.
- 4+ years of full time experience with troubled youth.
- None of the above
10
Briefly explain your related experience to this position.
11
How many years of experience do you have in mentoring or de-escalating situations or working in a high stress environment?
- 0-1 year
- 2-3 years
- 4-5 years
- 6 or more years
12
This position requires a current Utah valid driver's license. Do you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
13
Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
- State Jobs
- An External Job Posting Site (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc)
- Advertisement (Newspaper, Internet, Radio, etc)
- Professional Network
- University Network (Career Center)
- Referred by a Friend or Colleague
- Contacted by a Recruiter
- Career Fair
- Internal communication from a State Agency that employs me - State employees only
- Other
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