JJYS Supervisor- Salt Lake Valley Youth Center
FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $25.76
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Kendra Keller | kendrakeller@utah.gov
Application Deadline – 7/8/2026
Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate the activities of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services Case Managers in providing counseling and treatment services for severely behaviorally disordered youth. Provide security, supervision and control of delinquent adolescents. Provide directions to ensure that adequate standards of conduct, health, safety, housekeeping and recreation are maintained. Supervise subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions. Oversee the schedule of the unit, approve staff time off, and approve timesheets. Oversee Case Managers in Vernal and Price. Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials. Use non-violent crisis intervention techniques. Lead the work of others by monitoring, reviewing, training and delegating. Adhere to standards of care and supervision for traumatized 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.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements Eight years of full-time experience in working with troubled youth or a combination of education in a related field and work experience with troubled youth that equals eight years. A valid Utah Driver's License.
About the Role
Location –
3450 S 900 W
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84119
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required –
Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions
Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:
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.
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:
Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.
Dental and Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
Paid Leave 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidays
Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.
AdditionalBenefits: Employee discount program, free counseling and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement and much more.
The Agency
The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families of 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!
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, please contact (801) 957-9390.
Supplemental Information
-May be required to provide 24 hour on call services.
-Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. working at great heights, working in extreme outdoor weather conditions, being subject to possible physical attack, etc.
-Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
-DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.
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