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Location : Weber County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 36714
Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
Opening Date: 03/30/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Recruiter: Lupe Orozco, lorozco@utah.gov
# of Openings: Multiple
Location: Weber County
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
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 County
We are looking for a motivated candidate who has the ability to engage our youth, in a positive way. If you have the passion & drive to make a difference in a young individual's life, apply today!
You will provide security, supervision and control of youth with complex behavioral problems and provide directions to ensure that adequate standards of conduct, health, safety, housekeeping and recreation are maintained.
Our Team
Employees within Juvenile Justice and Youth Services have an opportunity to see the impacts that their hard work and dedication does for the well-being of today's youth. It is imperative that our employees provide support and guidance to troubled youth while they are transitioning into adulthood. Together, we can help to improve the lives and welfare of troubled youth.
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, 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 Youth Development Associate/Youth Development Specialist.
Our Agency
The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to provide 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!
Principal Duties
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.
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.
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 JJS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools (working with at-ristk 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, unpaid experience.
Supplemental Information
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
FMLA General Notice:
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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.
02
Are you willing to oversee, counsel and work closely with high risk youth offenders in Ogden, Utah?
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?
04
Preference may be given to candidates who are 21 years of age or older. Are you 21 years of age or older?
05
Are you a current JJS employee?
06
If you currently work for JJS, 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?
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?
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)?
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?
12
Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
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Location : Weber County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 36714
Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
Opening Date: 03/30/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Recruiter: Lupe Orozco, lorozco@utah.gov
# of Openings: Multiple
Location: Weber County
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
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 County
We are looking for a motivated candidate who has the ability to engage our youth, in a positive way. If you have the passion & drive to make a difference in a young individual's life, apply today!
You will provide security, supervision and control of youth with complex behavioral problems and provide directions to ensure that adequate standards of conduct, health, safety, housekeeping and recreation are maintained.
Our Team
Employees within Juvenile Justice and Youth Services have an opportunity to see the impacts that their hard work and dedication does for the well-being of today's youth. It is imperative that our employees provide support and guidance to troubled youth while they are transitioning into adulthood. Together, we can help to improve the lives and welfare of troubled youth.
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, 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 Youth Development Associate/Youth Development Specialist.
Our Agency
The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to provide 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!
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
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.
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.
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 JJS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools (working with at-ristk 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, 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
FMLA General Notice:
(right click + open link in new tab)
(clic derecho + abrir en una pestaña nueva?)
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 Ogden, Utah?
- 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 JJS employee?
- Yes
- No
06
If you currently work for JJS, 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
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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