State of Utah Employment – Youth Development Associate

Website State of Utah

Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibilities:

  • 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

Job Requirements:

  • A high school diploma or GED. 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 high school diploma or GED. 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.
  • Qualifying work experience: Paid work at any JJS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools, juvenile probation/ parole, or programs that work with at-risk or delinquent youths.
  • Non-qualifying work experience: Volunteer work with youth, unpaid experience or work in the adult correctional field does not qualify for work experience. Law enforcement experience may only be considered if you were assigned to work as a juvenile crime officer, a school resource officer or a DARE officer.

Job Details:

Company: State of Utah

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: Others

Job Location: Davis County, UT, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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