Lead Youth Development Specialist-Slate Canyon Youth Center

3 days ago


Provo, United States State of Utah Full time
Salary: $21.97 - $34.83 Hourly

Location : Utah County, UT

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 42928

Agency: 250 Health & Human Services

Unit: 9205 DHHS JJYS SLATE CANYON SECURE CARE

Opening Date: 11/08/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Recruiter: Lupe Orozco- LOrozco@utah.gov

# of Openings: 1

Location: Slate Canyon Youth CenterProvo, Utah

Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Career Mobility: This position may be filled as a career mobility.

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

Lead Youth Development Specialist - Slate Canyon Youth Center

We are looking for a motivated candidate who has the ability to engage youth, in a positive way. If you have the passion & drive to make a difference in a young individual's life, apply today

Lead Youth Development Specialists counsel and supervise youth with complex behaviors. You will serve as a lead worker and functionally supervise subordinates in the areas of scheduling shift work, training, treatment planning, program facilitation and development in a facility or in the community. You will provide security, supervision and direction of youth with complex behavioral problems to ensure that adequate standards of conduct, health, safety, housekeeping and recreation are maintained.

Our Team
Juvenile Justice and Youth Services' employees have opportunities to see what the impacts that their hard work and dedication do for the well-being of today's youth. It is imperative that our employees provide opportunities for youth to acquire skills to successfully function in their homes, schools, and communities. Employees will provide support and guidance to the youth we serve while they are transitioning into adulthood. Together, we can help to improve the lives and welfare of youth in our communities.

Our team 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, 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 Youth Development Associates and Specialists.

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 intervention, supervision and rehabilitation 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

Roles and Responsabilities
  • Oversees and works closely with high risk/volatile youth with complex behavioral problems.
  • Assesses client physical, mental, social and behavioral needs.
  • Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
  • Conducts individual, family, or group counseling sessions in accordance with the established treatment plan
  • Identifies and applies appropriate security, safety, and control intervention techniques.
  • Supervises youth with complex behavioral needs.
  • Writes court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans and supervision standards.
  • Leads or functionally supervises staff; delegates work assignments, monitors/reviews quality of work, schedules staff, provides technical assistance or training, provides input on performance appraisals, hiring and discipline.
  • Makes decisions consistent with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Speaks clearly, concisely and effectively. Is able to listen to (and understand) information as presented verbally. Will need to be able to read and understand written information.
  • Has passed the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment (coordinated by Juvenile Justice).

Minimum Requirements
Preference may be given to candidates 21 years of age and a high school diploma or GED.

Six years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth; six years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal six years. 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, juvenile probation/ parole, Law enforcement, or programs that work with at-risk or delinquent youths.

Non-qualifying work experience: Volunteer work with youth and 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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01

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 Provo, Utah?
  • Yes
  • No


03

Due to the nature of this position and of the clients you must be 21 years of age or older. Are you 21 years of age or older?
  • Yes
  • No


04

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?
  • 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 Lead 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). Lead 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

This position requires a current Utah valid driver's license. Do you meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No


10

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.
  • 5+ years of full time experience with troubled youth.
  • 6+ years of full time experience with troubled youth.
  • None of the above


11

Briefly explain your related experience to this position.

12

How many years have you performed supervisory or lead worker duties as an assigned part of your job?
  • 0-1 year
  • 2-3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6 or more years


13

Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
  • State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
  • Referred by a Friend or Family
  • Indeed
  • Other External Job Board or Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
  • Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc)
  • Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
  • University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc)
  • Contacted by a Recruiter
  • Career or Job Fair
  • Internship
  • Interviewed for different position
  • Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc)
  • Other (not listed above)
  • SimplyHired
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