STATE OF UTAH
invites applications for the position of:
Youth Development Associate/Youth Development Specialist
$17.15 to $20.74
Closed until filled.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah
Position #40159
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:
Please click on the link to see the competitive that begin on DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT!
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
Principal Duties
This recruitment may also be used over a six-month time period to fill any vacancies this department has for Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialists located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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:$16.92 - $27.21 – Typically starts at $17.15 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 - $30.32 – 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
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
Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.15 - $20.74 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
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