Youth Development Specialist / Associate

Salary: $17.17 - $20.73 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 40968
Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
Unit: 9312 DHHS JJYS SL VALLEY DETENTION
Opening Date: 03/26/2024
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Recruiter: Michael Schultz, michaelschultz@utah.gov 40968
# of Openings: 1
Location: 3450 S 900 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84119
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 - Salt Lake City, UT
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.
Why You Should Join 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 Counselors.
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, 5 dental plans, 4 vision plans, 401K match, 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidays, free counseling & wellness benefits and much more. Please click on the link to see the competitive that begin on DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT!
Our AgencyThe 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 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 and/or Youth Development Specialists located in Hurricane, Utah.
This recruitment will be filled as a Youth Development Associate and/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: $17.15 - $25.91 - Typically starts at $16.92 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 - $28.88 - Typically starts at $20.74 per hour.
Preference
Currently hiring male applicants only at this time (based on the facilities ratio needs)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 and 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.
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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ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. As part of this application process, you must provide your work history in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history, otherwise you may not receive credit. Listing "see resume" as a response to a question may also result in not receiving credit.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand these statements above.

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Are you willing to oversee, counsel and work closely with high risk youth offenders in Hurricane?

• Yes
• No

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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

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Preference may be given to candidates who are 21 years of age or older. Are you 21 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current JJYS employee?

• Yes
• No

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If you currently work for JJYS, what is your EIN #, job title, and the location of your position?
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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

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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

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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)?

• 1+ year of combined experience
• 2+ years of combined experience
• 3+ years of combined experience
• 4+ years of combined experience
• None of the above

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Briefly explain your related full-time (paid) work experience to this position.
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Briefly explain your education that relates to this position; including field of study, any relevant degrees attained, and semesters completed.
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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

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#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)

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