JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Salt Lake Valley Detention Center

About the job

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. 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 Transport youth 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